Chicken Taco Recipe
Grilled chicken, cabbage, pico de gallo, and chipotle sauce.
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Cabbage Slaw
Pico de Gallo
Chipotle Sauce
Taco Assembly
Method
Chicken Preparation
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, combine olive oil, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken breasts and coat them evenly with the marinade. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Cabbage Slaw Preparation
- 3
Make the Slaw
In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, grated carrot, lime juice, and salt. Toss until the cabbage and carrot are well coated. Set aside to let the flavors meld.
Pico de Gallo Preparation
- 4
Prepare the Pico de Gallo
In a separate bowl, mix together diced tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, minced jalapeño, lime juice, and salt. Adjust seasoning to taste. Let it sit for a few minutes to develop flavors.
Chipotle Sauce Preparation
- 5
Make the Chipotle Sauce
In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, lime juice, and garlic powder. Blend until smooth and well combined.
Taco Assembly
- 6
Assemble the Tacos
Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet or microwave. Slice the grilled chicken and place it on each tortilla. Top with cabbage slaw, pico de gallo, and drizzle with chipotle sauce. Serve immediately.