Chipotle Honey Chicken Tacos

Delightful tacos combining chipotle-marinated chicken with a sweet honey glaze, topped with fresh guacamole and creamy queso. Perfect for any taco night!

By @burnt_pellet_bbq

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Cook time: 35 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 pieces chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 0.25 cup avocado oil
• 4 cloves garlic finely minced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp oregano
• 8 pieces chicken thighs
• 4 pieces ripe avocados
• 1 bunch cilantro
• 1 piece jalapenos diced
• 0.25 cup red onion diced
• 1 lime lime juice
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 pieces chipotle peppers in adobo
• 0.5 cup raw honey
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 lime lime juice
• 1 cup queso or as needed
• 12 pieces tortillas

Instructions

1. Blend the marinade ingredients together in a blender until smooth.
2. Place chicken thighs in a bowl or ziplock bag and pour the marinade over top. Let it marinate for a minimum of 2 hours or overnight.
3. Prepare the fresh guacamole by mashing all ingredients together in a bowl until blended.
4. Preheat the griddle to high heat. Add the marinated chicken thighs and cook for about 4 minutes on each side. Remove the chicken once it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
5. Blend the ingredients for the Chipotle Honey Sauce until smooth.
6. Cut the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and pour the Chipotle Honey Sauce over the top. Mix well to coat all the chicken pieces.
7. Warm up some queso in a saucepan until liquid consistency. Remove from heat.
8. Assemble the tacos with a layer of guacamole on the bottom, followed by the Chipotle Honey chicken, and top with queso. Serve immediately and enjoy.