Thursday, April 22, 2010

Chipotle Chicken Tacos



I made these tacos with whole wheat tortillas, but they would also be great corn tortillas.

olive oil
2 boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp ground cumin
1 chipotle chili in adobo sauce, minced
salt and pepper for seasoning
tortillas
1 avocado, diced
1 tomato, diced
1 tsp lime juice
Store purchased salsa (optional)
cotija cheese crumbled for garnish
chopped cilantro for garnish

While you prepare the below, wrap tortillas in foil and heat in oven (or toaster oven) at 350 degrees.

Drizzle sauté pan with olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Season chicken with cumin, oregano and salt and pepper. Add to sauté pan and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add onions and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add chipotle chili and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to the lowest setting and to keep warm.

While chicken is cooking, mix avocado, tomato, lime juice and season with salt and pepper. Do not mash, but mix together into a chunky creamy mixture.

Top warmed tortilla with chicken, salsa (optional), avocado mixture, cheese and cilantro. Serve and ENJOY!!!!

Wine pairing.....Pinot Noir or Viognier.....or go with a good Mexican beer.

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