Cubby Cookbook
Crispy Honey Chipotle Chicken Tacos

Prep

12 min

Cook

18 min

Total

30 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Cuisine

Mexican-Inspired

Calories

470

The Story

Why this recipe belongs in your week

Crispy honey chipotle chicken tacos have exactly the kind of bold dinner energy people save from Pinterest: golden chicken, warm tortillas, crunchy slaw, avocado, lime, and a glossy sweet-spicy finish.

Cubby helps turn that craving into a plan. Save the tacos, check whether tortillas, spices, and honey are already in the kitchen, and shop only for the fresh toppings that make the dinner pop.

Ingredients

4 servings

  • 1 1/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage or slaw mix
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 limes, cut into wedges
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 1/2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp butter

Instructions

Cook the recipe

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Season the chicken

    Season chicken with smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Sear until crisp

    Sear chicken in olive oil until golden, crisp at the edges, and cooked through.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Warm the tortillas

    Warm tortillas in a dry skillet until pliable with a few toasted spots.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Glaze the chicken

    Melt butter with honey, chipotle, and lime juice, then toss the chicken in the glossy sauce.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Fill and finish

    Fill tortillas with slaw, chicken, avocado, cilantro, and extra lime. Drizzle with more sauce and serve warm.

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Chef's Tips

Check the pantry before shopping so Cubby only adds the ingredients you actually need.

Save your preferred heat level, pasta shape, or sauce thickness as a note after cooking.

Plan leftovers before serving so an extra portion turns into lunch instead of disappearing in the fridge.

FAQ

Can I make this ahead?

Yes. Cook it fully, cool it quickly, and refrigerate portions for up to four days.

Can I save this recipe to Cubby?

Yes. Use Cubby Cookbook to save the recipe, plan when to cook it, and build the grocery list.

Can I adjust the spice level?

Yes. Start lighter with the spicy ingredient, then add more near the end after tasting.

Nutrition

calories

470

protein

35g

carbohydrates

42g

fat

19g

fiber

7g

sugar

11g

sodium

690mg

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