Garlic-Chipotle Chicken Tacos Recipe

Name: Garlic-Chipotle Chicken Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic; 1 tablespoon minced chipotle chile, canned in adobo sauce; 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided; 1 pound chicken cutlets; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided; Cooking spray; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 small red bell pepper, quartered; 1 small green bell pepper, quartered; 1 small Vidalia onion, cut into 1/2-inch rings; 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas; 1/2 cup shredded green leaf lettuce

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
1 tablespoon minced chipotle chile, canned in adobo sauce
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 pound chicken cutlets
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
Cooking spray
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 small red bell pepper, quartered
1 small green bell pepper, quartered
1 small Vidalia onion, cut into 1/2-inch rings
8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
1/2 cup shredded green leaf lettuce

1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2
Combine garlic, chipotle, and 1 tablespoon oil; rub evenly over chicken. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Place on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 3 minutes on each side or until done. Remove from grill; keep warm.
3
Combine remaining oil, remaining salt, remaining black pepper, and chili powder in a large bowl. Add bell peppers and onion; toss gently to coat. Place vegetables on grill rack; grill 5 minutes on each side or until soft and charred. Place tortillas on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 30 seconds on each side or until lightly charred. Remove from grill; keep warm.
4
Thinly slice chicken. Divide chicken, bell peppers, onion, and lettuce among tortillas.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic, 1 tablespoon minced chipotle chile, canned in adobo sauce, 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided, 1 pound chicken cutlets, and more.

Yes, Garlic-Chipotle Chicken Tacos falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Garlic-Chipotle Chicken Tacos

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