Chipotle Chicken Tacos
Chipotle Chicken Tacos contain 3g protein and 150 calories per serving — primarily a carb-focused component for pairing with higher-protein sides. Quick stovetop prep yields 6 servings, making this a customizable base when you're structuring meals around your macro targets. Best used as a taco shell or wrap option rather than a standalone protein source.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Thigh, Boneless Skinless
Boneless skinless thighs. Fattier than breast but more forgiving to cook.
- •Garlic(240g)
- •Yellow Onion
- •1 bay leaf** ($0.10)
- •4 peppercorns** ($0.05)
- •1 tsp salt ($0.02)
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce(57g)
- •Tortilla, Corn, 6-Inch
- •Pineapple(480g)
- •Yellow Onion
- •JalapeñO Pepper
- •Lime
- •Cilantro, Fresh(60g)
- •1 tsp salt (or to taste) ($0.05)
Instructions
- 1Add the chicken thighs, 2 cloves of garlic, 1/2 of the onion, bay leaf, peppercorns, and salt to a pan, then add water to cover (about 4 cups). Place the pan over medium heat. Cover it, and cook for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is at an internal temperature of 160°F and fork tender.
- 2Remove the chicken thighs from the broth. Reserve the broth. Shred the chicken with two forks.
- 3Add oil to a saucepan on medium heat. Dice the remaining ½ onion and add it to the pan. Mince the remaining 2 cloves of garlic and add to the pan. Cook for about 2 minutes, until the onions steam and the garlic is fragrant.
- 4Once the onions and garlic are fragrant, chop the chipotles in their sauce and add them to the pan. Stir well to incorporate. Then add the pulled chicken and 1/4 cup of the reserved broth. Combine thoroughly and taste. For more heat, mix in more adobo sauce. For saucy pulled chicken, add a touch more of the broth and stir. Once the sauce has thickened to a velvety consistency, take the chicken off the heat.
- 5To make the pineapple salsa, finely chop the pineapple, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro. Combine the chopped pineapple, onion, juice of one lime, cilantro, and salt to taste.
- 6Assemble the tacos. Add 1/4 cup of pulled chicken to a corn tortilla and top with pineapple salsa. Serve these babies up and enjoy a weeknight win!
Nutrition — Per Serving
150
calories
3g
protein
5g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Saturated fat
- 0.7g
- Sodium
- 88 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.5g
6 servings per batch · ~145g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does one Chipotle Chicken Taco have?
Each taco contains only 3g of protein with 150 calories, making it a carb-forward component rather than a standalone protein source. Plan to pair these with additional protein (chicken, beans, or Greek yogurt topping) to hit macro targets.
How long do Chipotle Chicken Tacos take to prep?
This recipe has quick prep time and makes 6 tacos in one stovetop session. These work well as a component in a larger meal rather than a standalone batch-prep meal.
Can Chipotle Chicken Tacos fit into fat loss?
At 150 calories and 3g protein per taco with 5g fat, these serve best as a vehicle for high-protein fillings during fat loss phases. Use them to wrap grilled chicken breast, lean ground turkey, or beans to create a balanced macronutrient meal.
