Chicken Chipotle Kabob Tacos

Elevate your taco game with these flavorful Chicken Chipotle Kabob Tacos! Infused with a spicy chipotle marinade and complemented by a refreshing Pico salad, these tacos are the perfect blend of smoky, tangy, and fresh. Ideal for a casual dinner or a festive gathering, these tacos bring a unique twist to your menu.

Ingredients:

For the Chicken Kabobs:

• 🍗 6 chicken thighs
• 🍋 Juice of 1 lemon
• 🌶️ 3 chipotle chiles in adobo (canned)
• 🌿 3 tbsp of Zaatar
• 🫒 ½ cup of olive oil
• 🧄 1 tbsp of garlic powder
• 🧅 1 tbsp of onion powder
• 🧂 Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 🧅 ½ white or red onion
• ⛓️ 6 skewers

For the Pico Salad:

• 🧅 1 small red onion
• 🍅 1 Roma tomato
• 🥒 2 small English cucumbers
• 🌶️ 2 jalapenos
• 🌿 ¼ cup of chopped cilantro
• 🌿 ¼ cup of chopped mint
• 🍋 Juice of 2 limes
• 🧄 2 garlic cloves
• 🧂 Salt to taste

To Serve:

• 🌽 Corn tortillas
• 🥛 Sour cream

Instructions:

1. Prep the Chicken:
   • Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized chunks.
   • In a blender, combine the lemon juice, chipotle chiles, zaatar, olive oil, garlic powder, and onion powder. Blend until smooth to form the marinade.
   • Season the chicken thigh pieces with salt and black pepper. Add the marinade, ensuring all the chicken pieces are well-coated. Marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
2. Skewer the Chicken:
   • Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the skewers, adding slices of onion between pieces for added flavor.
3. Cook the Chicken:
   • Place the skewers on a baking sheet lined with foil.
   • Broil on high for about 15 minutes per side, ensuring the chicken is cooked through and slightly charred.
4. Prepare the Pico Salad:
   • Dice the red onion, Roma tomato, and English cucumbers into small pieces.
   • Finely chop the jalapenos, cilantro, mint, and garlic cloves.
   • Combine all the diced and chopped ingredients in a bowl. Add lime juice and season with salt to taste. Mix well.
5. Assemble the Tacos:
   • Heat the corn tortillas until warm and pliable.
   • Place pieces of chicken from the skewers onto each tortilla.
   • Top with a generous spoonful of Pico salad and a dollop of sour cream.

Cooking Details:

• Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 1 hour marinating time)
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
• Equipment: Blender, skewers, broiler, mixing bowl
• Servings: Makes about 6 tacos

Cooking Tips:

• If you prefer a milder heat, reduce the number of chipotles or remove the seeds before blending.
• For an added smoky flavor, consider grilling the skewers instead of broiling them.

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Chicken Chipotle Kabob Tacos