High Protein Chipotle Chicken Taco
Elevate your taco night with these High Protein Chipotle Chicken Tacos, packed with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients! Tender chicken breast is marinated in a smoky blend of chipotle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and zesty lime juice, then pan-seared to perfection. Nestled in warm corn tortillas, the chicken is topped with a vibrant mixture of black beans, creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fresh cilantro for a taco bursting with colorful textures and nutrients. A dollop of tangy Greek yogurt adds a refreshing balance, while optional hot sauce lets you customize the heat level. These easy-to-make tacos are protein-rich, gluten-free, and perfect for a quick, flavorful weeknight dinner. Serve with lime wedges for an extra splash of zing!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 8 pieces Small corn tortillas
- 1 cup Black beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
- 1 large Avocado, diced
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 cup Red onion, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped
- 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Hot sauce (optional)
- 4 pieces Lime wedges
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine chipotle chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt.
Add olive oil and lime juice to the dry ingredients and mix to form a paste.
Cut the chicken breasts into thin strips and add them to the marinade, ensuring the chicken is well coated. Allow to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken, and cook until golden brown and fully cooked, approximately 6-8 minutes.
While the chicken is cooking, warm the corn tortillas in a separate pan or in the oven.
In a medium bowl, combine black beans, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
To assemble the tacos, fill each tortilla with chicken, top with the black bean and avocado mixture, and a dollop of Greek yogurt.
Add hot sauce if desired, and serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of lime juice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2239 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.3 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.0 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 398 mg | 133% | |
| Sodium | 4538 mg | 197% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 192.2 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 53.6 g | 191% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.4 g | ||
| Protein | 191.3 g | 383% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 606 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 19.7 mg | 109% | |
| Potassium | 4364 mg | 93% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
