Are you searching for a recipe that tantalizes your taste buds with a smoky and spicy kick? Look no further than chipotle chicken meatball tacos! The enticing aroma of chipotle peppers, blended with tender chicken meatballs, creates a harmonious flavor profile that will leave you craving for more. Don't worry if you're a novice in the kitchen, this recipe simplifies the cooking process, guiding you step-by-step to culinary success. Prepare yourself to embark on a flavor-packed adventure, as we unveil the secrets to crafting the perfect chipotle chicken meatball tacos that will satisfy your cravings and leave you in awe.
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BASIC CHIPOTLE CHICKEN TACOS
This is very basic. My husband isn't a fan of veggies in things, so if you add onions and peppers even better! It can get very spicy so this isn't a dish for bland food lovers - even the 'mild' ways to cook it have a bite.
Provided by Omi Longmire
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place chicken in a resealable plastic bag; add chipotle peppers in adobo sauce and 1/2 of the beer. Squeeze out excess air and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator, at least 1 hour.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; pour chicken and marinade into the hot oil. Cook and stir, adding the remaining beer, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 20 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Shred chicken in the skillet using 2 forks and serve in corn tortillas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 117.2 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 47 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 265.5 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
CHIPOTLE MEATBALLS
This started off as hamburgers with fresh onion and cilantro but needed a way to make this family favorite into a finger food.
Provided by Angie
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Meatball Appetizer Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Mix beef, bread crumbs, dried onion, cilantro, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl.
- Finely chop chipotle peppers and add peppers, adobo sauce, and egg to meat mixture. Mix well. Roll into 1 1/2-inch meatballs.
- Heat a skillet over high heat. Brown meatballs in the hot skillet, turning as needed, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the centers, 8 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 59.7 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 324.9 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
CHIPOTLE'S CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken thighs, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, vegetable oil
Provided by Kiano Moju
Categories Dinner
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- On a cutting board, season the chicken all over with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the chicken to a large zip-top bag with the chopped chipotles and mix until the chicken is fully coated.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, up to overnight.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and cook until golden brown, 4 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken with tongs and place on a cutting board. Let cool for 5 minutes. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Transfer the chicken back to the pan over medium-high heat and cook, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes, until all pieces are browned.
- Enjoy!
CHICKEN CHIPOTLE MEATBALLS
I found this recipe in Ladies Home Journal. You can serve these with rice and salsa verde, in a tortilla with taco fixings, on nachos, rolled in enchiladas (my favorite), dipped in spicy cheese sauce or added to tortilla soup.
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Categories Chicken
Time 1h
Yield 4 dozen, 48 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients; mix well.
- Roll meatballs and freeze or cook.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 33.8, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 21, Sodium 92.9, Carbohydrate 1.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.4, Protein 4.6
SLOW COOKER CHIPOTLE-HONEY CHICKEN TACOS
These may be the easiest tacos you ever make, but you'd never know it. The recipe hinges on just two ingredients: canned chipotles and honey, which slowly caramelize together for a glossy and incredibly tasty sauce. You may hesitate because there's so little liquid in the slow cooker with the chicken, but don't worry. That's how it's supposed to be. It allows the sauce to get a little sticky, which is exactly what you want. (Get the pressure cooker version of this recipe here.)
Provided by Sarah DiGregorio
Categories dinner, weekday, tacos, main course
Time 5h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine the chicken, honey, onion and garlic powders, cumin, salt and chipotle chiles and adobo sauce in a 5- to 8-quart slow cooker. Stir well. Cook for at least 3 hours and up to 5 hours on low. If it's more convenient, you can let the slow cooker switch to warm after 5 hours. The dish will hold on warm for about another 3 hours before the chicken starts to become quite dry.
- Using two forks, coarsely shred the chicken in the sauce. Stir in the black beans and lime juice. Cover and let the beans warm through, about 5 minutes. Taste and add more salt or lime juice if necessary. Serve in tortillas with pickled onion and avocado.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 376, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 41 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1167 milligrams, Sugar 16 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CHIPOTLE RANCH CHICKEN TACOS
Chop, chop...or not. These tacos are easy on the cook with ready-to-use produce, pico, dressing and cheese. Thinly slice the radishes and hot peppers, and your fiesta is ready. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine the chicken, corn and pico de gallo in a small microwave-safe dish. Cover and cook on high for 1-2 minutes or until heated through., Spoon chicken mixture into taco shells. Top with remaining ingredients.
Nutrition Facts :
CHIPOTLE CHICKEN PUFFY TACOS
Puffy taco shells stuffed with pulled rotisserie chicken in chipotle sauce. Topped with fresh guacamole, salsa and favorite taco toppings like lettuce, tomato and queso fresco.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In medium bowl, make guacamole by mixing avocados, green chiles, lime juice, red onion and cilantro, mashing slightly; set aside.
- Plate Chipotle Sauce ingredients in blender or food processor. Cover; blend on high speed until smooth. Pour half of sauce in 10-inch skillet over medium heat with chicken, reserving 1/2 cup for topping. Cover skillet; heat chicken and sauce until warm.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tortilla. Cook until starting to puff up, then turn over. Once second side is puffed up, remove from skillet; drain on paper towels.
- Fold each tortilla in half, and top with slightly less than 1/3 cup chicken mixture. Top with guacamole, a drizzle of reserved sauce, lettuce, tomato and cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Taco, Sodium 670 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 1 g
CHIPOTLE CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE TACOS
Chipotle chicken paired with frozen vegetables make these tacos a quick and easy dinner solution!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook vegetable medley as directed on box; pour into 2-quart saucepan. Stir in chipotle chile and adobo sauce. Stir in chicken. Cook over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until hot.
- Spoon filling onto tortillas; fold in half over filling. Sprinkle cheese and cilantro over filling. Serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 700 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 g
CHICKEN TACOS WITH CHIPOTLE
For good tacos, you need fresh, hot tortillas and a zesty filling. Canned chipotle chiles will do the trick with their smoky heat; it's an easy way to get flavor fast. Look for small cans with "chipotle chiles in adobo" on the label. And Mexican groceries generally have better-quality tortillas than the ones you find in supermarkets; it's worth seeking those out and heating them gently over steam, or by toasting them in a dry cast-iron pan. You can also use this recipe with precooked chicken, which makes this already quite simple recipe as easy as falling out of bed.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories tacos, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Put chicken thighs in a saucepan and cover with 3 cups water. Add scallions, bay leaf, thyme, peppercorns, allspice, cloves and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Simmer for 30 minutes, then remove chicken and cool. Shred chicken with your fingers, discarding chicken skin and bone. Strain broth and reserve. You should have about 2 cups shredded chicken.
- Put olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced yellow onion, season with salt and cook until softened and a bit browned, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cumin and cook for 1 minute more. Add chopped chipotle chile and adobo sauce and stir to combine. Add shredded chicken, salt lightly and stir to coat. Add chicken broth and simmer for 2 or 3 minutes, until sauce has thickened somewhat. Keep warm.
- Heat the tortillas over steam or by your favorite method, keeping them soft and pliable.
- Build the tacos quickly: Put a spoonful of the saucy chicken in the center of each tortilla. Top with a teaspoon of chopped white onion, a few slivers of serrano chile, some radish and avocado slices, a teaspoon of queso fresco and a teaspoon of crème fraîche. Add a few cilantro springs and a small pinch of oregano. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
CHIPOTLE GROUND BEEF TACOS
I wanted something different than your typical salty powdered taco seasoned beef, so I made this based on a recipe by Rachael Ray on foodtv.com It's tasty and just as easy as using the envelope stuff!
Provided by ChipotleChick
Categories Meat
Time 20m
Yield 10-12 tacos, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet to medium high. Brown the beef in the skillet for a minute, then add the garlic and onion. Once the meat is no longer pink, drain. Add the chili powder, chipotles, tomato sauce, and salt. Heat over medium until ready to serve on warm tortillas or taco shells with desired toppings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 510.1, Fat 20.4, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 92.1, Sodium 925, Carbohydrate 44.2, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 4.6, Protein 35.9
CHIPOTLE CHICKEN TACOS WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA
A spicy, smoky chicken filling in soft tortillas, this moreish, low-calorie dinner is on the table in just 20 minutes
Provided by Jennifer Joyce
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a food processor, roughly blitz the chicken thighs into chunky mince. Alternatively, chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add half the onion and the chicken mince. Season well and cook for about 5 mins on a high heat to brown, breaking up the meat with a spoon. Add the spices, vinegar, chipotle paste, passata and sugar. Cook for another 5 mins, then remove from the heat.
- In a small bowl, mix the remaining onion, the pineapple and coriander. Serve the chicken and the pineapple salsa with warm tortillas and hot sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 37 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 21 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 30 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your tacos will taste. Look for fresh, organic produce and high-quality meat and cheese.
- Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken is a delicate meat that can easily become dry and overcooked. Cook it until it is just cooked through, or it will become tough and chewy.
- Make your own chipotle sauce: If you have the time, making your chipotle sauce is a great way to add a smoky, spicy flavor to your tacos. You can find recipes for chipotle sauce online or in cookbooks.
- Use a variety of toppings: The great thing about tacos is that you can customize them to your liking. Try different types of salsa, guacamole, cheese, sour cream, and vegetables.
Conclusion:
Chipotle chicken meatball tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying taco that will be enjoyed by everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new taco recipe, give these chipotle chicken meatball tacos a try!
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