Chipotle’s Crispy Tacos with Chicken
Whether you have been to Chipotle or not, now you can have Chipotle’s Crispy Tacos whenever you want! There is something about the crispy shell, the perfectly cooked and seasoned chicken, and the corn salsa topped with cheese, sour cream and lettuce that makes these tacos
over the top tasty!
over the top tasty!
Servings: 6
Calories: 291kcal
Equipment
- Outdoor BBQ Grill
Ingredients
- 6 crispy taco shells
- 3/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 1/2 cups romaine lettuce sliced thin
- 1 1/2 cups fresh corn salsa
- sour cream optional topping
- guacamole optional topping
For the Chicken
- 3 boneless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon paprika
Instructions
- Filet the chicken so you have two thin halves of each breast. Mix together the taco seasoning and paprika and rub it all over the chicken.
- Grill over medium heat until you get nice grill marks and the chicken is fully cooked.
- Remove chicken from grill and chop it into one inch cubes.
- Warm your crispy taco shells, either in the microwave or oven (it makes them more crispy). Then layer each one with chopped chicken, salsa, lettuce, cheese, and other toppings if desired.
Notes
Tremendous Toppings - if you want to take these chipotle chicken tacos from a delicious meal to something that you'll never forget, try some of these topping ideas!
- Lime - lime juice give a sweet acidity and brightness
- Avocado - avocado slices are creamy and earthy, they balance out spice
- Onion - finely chopped red onion is essential for lending a sharp and spicy taste
- Roasted red bell pepper - sweet, savory, bright
- Adobo sauce - just a splash of this smoky, sweet, and spicy sauce can give a really interesting and explosive flavor to your taco
- Cabbage - chopped cabbage adds crunch without overtaking the dish (consider adding shaved radish for a similar experience, plus to addition of a light peppery flavor)
- Queso fresco - delicious and lightly salty
- Fresh cilantro - you can't go wrong with a handful of fresh copped cilantro. The pleasant, citrusy flavor is so fresh, and the bright green adds so much beautiful color do your taco plate!
Nutrition
Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 706mg | Potassium: 435mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1930IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 176mg | Iron: 1mg