Mini Chipotle Lime Chicken Tacos
These chipotle lime chicken tacos are a quick, low‑carb, high‑protein meal that bursts with smoky spice and zesty citrus. The tender chicken pairs perfectly with fresh cilantro, melted cheese, and optional toppings like salsa, guacamole, and chipotle sauce, served in crisp lettuce leaves or mini tortilla shells.
Maker: Anastasia D’Amario | High Protein Recipes
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20 min estimated total time for 4 servings.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/10 lb chicken breast
- 1 tsp chipotle powder
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 lettuce leaves
- corn or flour tortillas (mini)
- chipotle sauce
- salsa
- guacamole
- hot sauce (e.g., Cholula)
- 2 tbsp cilantro
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
- 1Season the cubed chicken with chipotle powder, salt, and pepper.
- 2Heat a skillet over medium‑high heat and cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes.
- 3Stir in lime juice and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- 4If using lettuce shells, warm the lettuce leaves in a dry pan or microwave for a few seconds to make them pliable.
- 5If using mini tortillas, warm them on a dry skillet or in the oven until soft and lightly toasted.
- 6Assemble each taco by placing cooked chicken onto a lettuce leaf or tortilla, then top with shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, and any of the optional toppings: melted cheese, chipotle sauce, salsa, guacamole, and hot sauce.
- 7Serve immediately.
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- How long does it take to make Mini Chipotle Lime Chicken Tacos?
- About 20 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Mini Chipotle Lime Chicken Tacos recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Mini Chipotle Lime Chicken Tacos recipe come from?
- It was shared by Anastasia D’Amario | High Protein Recipes on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.