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Chipotle Chicken Tacos

Smoky Chipotle Chicken Tacos with Pineapple

These Smoky Chipotle Chicken Tacos are easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner. The best recipe for authenitc Mexican tacos at home.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 12 tacos

Equipment

  • 1 Blender
  • 1 Large Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 pound chicken thighs boneless,skinless
  • 2 cups chopped pineapple
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 12 corn tortillas

Instructions
 

  • Add the orange juice, chipotle peppers, oregano and cinnamon to a blender. Puree the salsa until smooth and set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook for 7 minutes on each side or until golden. Transfer the chicken thighs to a plate.
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan along with the pineapple, onions, garlic and salt. Saute for 5 minutes or until the onions are transluscent.
  • Return the chicken to the pan and pour in the salsa. Cook the chicken in the salsa for 8 minutes. Traansfer the chicken to a cutting board and shred using 2 forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pan and stir ensuring the chicken is fully coated with the salsa.
  • Spoon the chicken onto corn tortillas. Serve as is or garnish with cilantro, pickled onions and cotija cheese.
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