Easy Maple Chipotle Chicken Tacos with Creamy Avocado Crema
These chipotle chicken tacos feature maple-chipotle chicken thighs and a creamy avocado crema. An easy chicken tacos recipe perfect for weeknight dinners.
Equipment
Ingredients
Maple Chipotle Chicken Thighs
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tsp avocado oil
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 3-4 chipotles and 2 tbsp adobe sauce from chipotle in adobe
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Avocado Crema
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 avocados
- 1 tbsp cilantro
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 jalapeno optional
- 1 tsp salt
To Serve Maple Chipotle Chicken Tacos
- 12-16 warm tortillas
- chopped white onion
- chopped cilantro
Instructions
Maple Chipotle Chicken Thighs
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, chipotle peppers with adobo sauce, lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken thighs and toss until fully coated in the marinade. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 3 hours (overnight for even more flavor).
- Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken thighs and sear for 5–7 minutes per side, until cooked through and nicely caramelized. Work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the pan. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
Avocado Crema
- Add the sour cream, avocados, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño, and salt to a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
To Serve Maple Chipotle Chicken Tacos with Avocado Crema
- To serve, add the sliced chicken to warm tortillas and top with avocado crema, chopped white onion, and fresh cilantro. Enjoy!
Notes
Storage: The chicken will keep well for up to 4 days. The avocado crema is best enjoyed within 2–3 days, and pressing plastic wrap directly onto the surface can help prevent browning.
Reheating: Reheat the chicken gently in a skillet over medium heat or in the microwave until warmed through. Assemble tacos fresh with warmed tortillas and cold toppings when ready to serve.
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