Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (divided)
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 yellow onion (chopped)
- 5 cloves garlic (peeled and smashed)
- 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (from a small can)
- 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
- 16 (4-inch) corn tortillas (street taco size)
- 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- fresh lime wedges
Instructions
- Heat ½ tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs and brown for a few minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate.
- In the same pan, add the remaining olive oil and the chopped onion. Cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Then add the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the chipotle peppers, ancho chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and cinnamon. Cook for an additional minute.
- Add the fresh lime juice and chicken broth. Stir to deglaze the pan, scraping up any brown bits.
- Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
- Return the chicken thighs to the pan, pour the sauce over them, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 30 minutes until the chicken is fork-tender.
- Transfer 1 cup of the sauce to a separate bowl, shred the chicken in the pan with the remaining sauce, and simmer on high for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Notes
Feel free to top the tacos with diced onions and more cilantro for extra flavor.
You can use chicken breast instead of thighs if you prefer a leaner option.
These tacos are delicious served with a side of rice or beans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.