Garlic Chipotle Chicken Tacos Recipe

Fire up your taste buds with these Garlic Chipotle Chicken Tacos! This vibrant recipe, inspired by Cooking Light, delivers a flavor explosion using simple, fresh ingredients. Enjoy juicy grilled chicken marinated in smoky chipotle and savory garlic, paired with perfectly charred bell peppers and onions. A quick and easy 30-minute meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a fun weekend gathering.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 316.3 kcal
Protein 55g
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Ingredients for Garlic Chipotle Chicken Tacos

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How to Make Garlic Chipotle Chicken Tacos

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a small bowl, combine 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon chipotle powder, and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  3. Rub the garlic-chipotle mixture evenly over 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
  4. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  5. Lightly spray a grill rack with cooking spray. Place chicken on the rack and grill for 3 minutes per side, or until cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
  6. Remove chicken from grill and set aside to keep warm.
  7. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 tablespoon chili powder.
  8. Add 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped, and 1/2 medium red onion, sliced, to the bowl.
  9. Toss gently to coat the vegetables evenly.
  10. Lightly spray the grill rack with cooking spray. Place vegetables on the rack and grill for 5 minutes per side, or until tender and slightly charred.
  11. Lightly spray the grill rack with cooking spray. Place 12 corn or flour tortillas on the rack and grill for 30 seconds per side, or until lightly charred.
  12. Remove tortillas from grill and set aside to keep warm.
  13. Thinly slice the cooked chicken.
  14. Fill each tortilla with sliced chicken, grilled bell peppers and onions, and your favorite toppings (such as shredded lettuce, salsa, sour cream, or cheese).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

7g

Carbs

8g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Garlic Chipotle Chicken Tacos?

Garlic Chipotle Chicken Tacos takes about 45 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Garlic Chipotle Chicken Tacos?

Garlic Chipotle Chicken Tacos has approximately 316.3 calories per serving, with about 55 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates and 17 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Garlic Chipotle Chicken Tacos?

The key ingredients for Garlic Chipotle Chicken Tacos are Fresh Garlic, Chipotle Chile, Canola Oil, Chicken Cutlet, Kosher Salt, Black Pepper. See the full list with measurements above.

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