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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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 325
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups plant-based chicken strips
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo chopped
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • ½ cup shredded lettuce
  • ½ cup vegan sour cream
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 lime cut into wedges

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
  3. Stir in chipotle peppers, tomato paste, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook 2 minutes.
  4. Add plant-based chicken strips, stir-fry until coated and heated through, about 6–7 minutes.
  5. Warm tortillas in dry skillet or oven.
  6. Fill tortillas with smoky chicken, avocado slices, lettuce, and vegan sour cream.
  7. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.
  8. 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.