Honey Chipotle Chicken Street Tacos
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 160kcal
These Honey Chipotle Chicken Street Tacos are the perfect balance of sweet and smoky, all wrapped up in a soft tortilla. Topped with the most delicious lime pickled onions and your favorite taco fixings, these tacos are a crowd-pleasing dinner that feels like a street food favorite made right at home.
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Ingredients
Crockpot chicken:
- 2 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup honey (84g)
- 3 Tbsp tomato paste (50g)
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce + 2 tbsp sauce
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp each: salt, cumin, garlic powder & paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 lime juice (22g)
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch (8g)
Lime pickled onions:
- 1 cup finely diced red onion (160g)
- 1 lime juice (22g)
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
Tacos:
- 8-10 tortillas street taco size
- Avocados thinly sliced when ready to serve
- Shredded Mexican cheese
- Other optional toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream
Instructions
- Add the honey, tomato paste, chipotle pepper and adobo sauce to the Crockpot with the chili powder, salt, cumin, garlic powder, paprika and black pepper. Squeeze lime juice in.
- Whisk to combine, then add the chicken thighs and toss with tongs until completely coated with sauce. Top with lid and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-6 hours, or until chicken is tender enough to shred.
- When done, move cooked chicken to a baking sheet and pour the remaining liquid into a saucepan or small pot. Whisk 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water together to make a cornstarch slurry then whisk into the sauce. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until thickened.
- Shred chicken with two forks (not too much, at least at first). Pour 1/2 cup sauce over top and toss, shredding more if desired.
- Lime pickled onions: Toss the diced onions, lime juice, sugar and salt together in a container or bowl. Leave to pickle while the chicken cooks.
- Tacos: Serve shredded chicken in warmed tortillas. Top with pickled red onions, avocado, cheese, anything else that sounds good and enjoy!
Notes
Store honey chipotle chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
To freeze, let the chipotle chicken cool completely. Seal in an airtight container or freezer bag. Then place in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/2 cup shredded chicken (81g) | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 10.2g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 4.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.9g | Cholesterol: 93.7mg | Sodium: 382.4mg | Potassium: 64.5mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 8.2g