Ground Chicken Tacos

flavorful chicken taco with avocado and chopped cilantro.

5 from 2 ratings

These ground chicken tacos are packed with flavor from three types of chili, chorizo, and garlic. Ready in under 20 minutes, these easy, healthy chicken tacos are a delicious family meal.

Prep Time10

Cook Time7

Total Time17

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: people

Author: Chef Lindsey

Ingredients

For the Chipotle Chicken Chorizo taco mix

1 yellow onion chopped
5 garlic cloves minced
3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce minced
3 chorizo sausages casings removed
1 pound ground chicken
2 tablespoons tomato paste
½ cup water or low-sodium chicken broth
2-3 teaspoons spice mix

For the Spice Mix:

¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground cumin

For the rest of your tacos:

14 oz black beans
1 avocado
¼ cup 2 % Greek Yogurt or sour cream
6 whole-wheat tortillas
¼ cup cilantro chopped

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Instructions

Pour black beans and their juice into a small saucepot over medium heat. Cover and simmer until hot. You can also heat them in the microwave.
In a large cast iron skillet (or any other non-nonstick skillet), sauté onions in 1-2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat until they release their juices and begin to turn translucent. Add the spices and a little more oil if needed. Cook while stirring with a wooden spoon until fragrant. About 1 minute.
Add garlic and chipotle peppers and continue to cook over medium heat until the onions are almost translucent, stirring frequently. Remove onion mixture from the skillet to a small bowl and set aside.
In the same large skillet, brown the ground chicken until completely cooked. Drain off any excess fat. Add the onion mixture back into the pan, stirring to mix. Add ½ cup water or broth and tomato paste. Stir to evenly coat the meat with the tomato paste. Cook for about 5 minutes until most of the water has evaporated. Taste for seasoning.
Remove the taco filling from the heat. Toast the tortillas directly on the hot burner or in a flat-bottomed pan until each side has crisped and begun to bubble.
Assemble and enjoy!

Notes

Flavor Tips - Adjust the spice level to your taste. This recipe is easily customizable to your preferences. If you like your tacos mild, use 2 chipotles and 1 teaspoon of spice mix. You can always add more.

Technique - Watch your chicken. Make sure to take your ground chicken mixture off of the heat once it is cooked through to keep it moist.

Storage - Keep the ingredients for these tacos separate. You can store the ground meat, tortillas, and toppings in their own airtight containers. They should stay fresh for 2-4 days.

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