A Sweet and Spicy Chicken Tacos Recipe for Four Tacos
This is an easy recipe with chicken breast, chipotle peppers, honey, a homemade taco seasoning blend, red onion, garlic, and lime. The ingredient list delivers big on flavor, and the entire recipe comes together in less than 30 minutes! This is also a small batch recipe that makes four tacos, but feel free to double it if needed.
Ingredients for this Honey Chipotle Chicken Tacos Recipe:
- ½ lb. (8 oz.) boneless, skinless Chicken Breast or Chicken Thighs
- Homemade Taco Seasoning Blend : written in daily planner on 1/4
- ½ tsp. Kosher Salt, plus more to taste
- 1 tbsp. Avocado Oil
- 2 Chipotles from a can of Chipotles in Adobo, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp. Adobo Sauce
- 1 tbsp. Honey
- ¼ cup finely chopped Red Onion, plus more for serving
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Water or Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
- 1 tbsp. Unsalted Butter
- Juice of ¼ Lime
- 4 warmed Tortillas, for serving
The flavors in these tacos are a really delicious blend of spicy and sweet. You could take the honey chipotle chicken recipe from this and use it in quesadillas, on salads, baked nachos, rice bowls, or whatever you like!
Ingredient Notes for the Honey Chipotle Chicken:
Chicken breast or chicken thighs are perfect for this recipe. If you’re using chicken thighs, it’s easier to cook the boneless version for these tacos. Remove as much of the fat as possible from the chicken (no matter which cut you’re using), and cook according to the directions.
I let the chicken sit at room temperature for about 10-15 minutes before placing it in a hot pan. Letting the chicken come to room temperature helps it cook more evenly, and retain more juiciness.
Adjust the chipotle and honey to fit your preferred taste. This recipe is a great starting point for both. If you prefer sweeter chicken, double the honey. If you prefer the spiciness and smokiness, add another chipotle pepper or more adobo sauce. We all have different tastes, so feel free to play around and make this just like you like it!
I love red onion in this recipe, but a yellow or white onion will also work!
If you’re near Kansas City, you have to check out Yoli Tortillas for the best handmade tortillas, like, ever.
How to Make Honey Chipotle Chicken Tacos:
- Cut the chicken into small cubes, and toss in the seasoning blend. Set aside for about 10 minutes.
- Heat the avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken, tossing occasionally, for about 5 minutes. The chicken will be mostly cooked at this point.
- While the chicken cooks, mince the chipotle peppers. Scoop them into a small bowl, and stir in the adobo sauce, honey, red onions, garlic, and a pinch of salt.
- Pour the honey chipotle mixture into the skillet with the chicken, and toss to coat the chicken in it. Continue to cook the chicken, occasionally tossing in the sauce, for another 2-3 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Turn down the heat underneath the to low. Stir in the water and butter until the butter is melted and a silky sauce forms.
- Stir in the lime juice and turn the heat off from underneath the pan. Let the chicken rest for 2-3 minutes, then serve in warmed tortillas with more onion, cilantro, cheese, avocado, or any toppings you love!
Other Chicken Recipes for Two People:
- Small Batch White Chicken Chili for Two
- Small Batch Chicken and Vegetable Soup
- Mediterranean Chicken, Hummus, and Kale “Tacos”
- Small Batch Cilantro Lime Chicken Marinade
- Southwestern Rotisserie Chicken Soup
- Buffalo Chicken Caesar Salad for Two
If you make these honey chipotle chicken tacos and love them, I would really appreciate a comment below! Please feel free to tag me on Instagram if you take a picture of them, and reach out to me directly if you have any questions while making them!
xx Sara
Honey Chipotle Chicken Tacos for Two
Ingredients
For the Homemade Taco Seasoning:
- 1/4 tsp. Cumin
- 1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder
- 1/4 tsp. Onion Powder
- 1/4 tsp. Chipotle Powder
- 1/4 tsp. Mexican Oregano
- 1/4 tsp. Smoked Paprika
- 1/4 tsp. Kosher Salt
- 1/8 tsp. Cayenne
For the Honey Chipotle Chicken Tacos:
- 8 oz. Chicken Breast
- 1 tbsp. Avocado Oil
- 2 Chipotles in Adobo finely chopped
- 1 tbsp. Adobo Sauce
- 1 tbsp. Honey
- 1/4 cup finely chopped Red Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tsp. Lime Juice
- 1 tbsp. Unsalted Butter
- 2 tbsp. Water
- 4 Soft Taco Sized Tortillas about 6"
Instructions
- Stir all of the taco seasoning ingredients together. Set aside.
- Cut the chicken breast into bite-size cubes (about 1/2" in size), and toss in the taco seasoning blend. Let the seasoned chicken cubes sit for 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Heat the avocado oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chicken cubes and cook for about five minutes, occasionally stirring to cook them evenly.
- While the chicken cooks, stir the chopped chipotles, adobo sauce, honey, red onion, and garlic together in a small bowl.
- Pour the honey chipotle mixture into the pan with the chicken and toss to coat the chicken in it. Continue cooking the chicken, stirring occasionally, for another 3-4 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Turn the heat underneath the pan to low. Stir in the butter and water until the butter melts and a silky sauce forms.
- Stir in the lime juice and turn the heat off from underneath the pan. Let the chicken rest while you warm the tortillas*, then spoon the chicken into the tortillas and top with onions, cilantro, cheese, avocado, or any toppings you prefer.
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