Smoky Chipotle Chicken Tacos Recipe
Darling, smoky chipotle chicken tacos are proof that dinner can be spicy, sassy, and completely guilt-free—yes, even without actual chicken.
This vegan twist delivers fire, flavor, and attitude on a tortilla, faster than you can text your ex, “Not today.”
Chipotle heat mingles with smoky richness, while tender plant-based “chicken” gets dressed up in zesty toppings like it owns the runway.
Each bite feels like a party where salsa is mandatory, napkins are optional, and regrets don’t get an invite.
So grab tortillas, stack them high, and let these tacos turn your kitchen into fiesta central.
Smoky Chipotle Chicken Tacos Recipe
A vegan smoky chipotle chicken taco recipe featuring bold spice, creamy toppings, and sizzling plant-based filling wrapped in warm tortillas.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in chipotle peppers, tomato paste, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook 2 minutes.
- Add plant-based chicken strips, stir-fry until coated and heated through, about 6–7 minutes.
- Warm tortillas in dry skillet or oven.
- Fill tortillas with smoky chicken, avocado slices, lettuce, and vegan sour cream.
- Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.
- Serve immediately and devour with sass.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 325
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 15g
Vitamins & Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin C: 22%
- Vitamin A: 18%
- Iron: 20%
- Calcium: 16%
- Folate: 15%
Additional Notes & Tips
- Swap flour tortillas with corn for gluten-free sass.
- Add extra chipotle if you like “call the fire department” levels of heat.
- Mango salsa makes these tacos taste like vacation.
- Pair with a margarita, because balance.
