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Honey Chipotle Chicken Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw

Firey hot with a hint of sweet honey chicken tacos, top with a cilantro-lime slaw to cool things down a bit and add a delicious crunch!
Course Dinner, Meal Prep
Cuisine American, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Paleo
Keyword cilantro lime slaw, honey chipotle chicken, honey chipotle chicken tacos, honey chipotle sauce
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12 servings
Calories 266kcal
Author Kelli Shallal MPH RD

Ingredients

1 Batch Honey Chipotle Sauce

Chicken

Cilantro Lime Slaw

Tacos

  • 12 corn tortillas
  • cup cotija cheese
  • cup cilantro, diced
  • cup green onion, sliced
  • cup diced red onion optional

Instructions

  • Make the honey-chipotle sauce first. Then, place all ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
    1 can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, ½ cup honey, ¼ cup coconut aminos, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoon coconut sugar
  • Preheat the oven to 400F. Add oil to a cast iron or an oven-safe skillet on medium-high heat.
    1.5-2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, 1-2 tablespoon avocado oil
  • Add the chicken to the skillet and sear on one side until golden brown. Flip chicken over, and repeat on the other side.
  • Pour the sauce over the top using a brush or spoon to cover each chicken piece fully.
  • Place the skillet in the oven for 40 minutes, flipping halfway through, and take it out when it reaches 165F.
  • Take the chicken out of the oven and chop it up (I did this directly in the cast iron skillet), tossing it with the remaining sauce.

Make Cilantro Lime Slaw

  • Combine sour cream, mayo, lime, garlic, and cilantro- add salt and pepper to taste. I didn't add very much of either, just a few sprinkles. Combine the sauce with the slaw. Optional to reserve a little to use as an extra topping.

Make Tacos

  • Fill each taco with 2-3 tablespoons of chicken and 2-3 tablespoons of cilantro lime slaw. Top with cheese, green onions, red onions, and cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 488mg | Potassium: 325mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 1015IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1mg