Chipotle-Chicken Soft Tacos

 

Ingredients for 6 tacos

2tablespoons vegetable oil

2Roma tomatoes, finely chopped

1/2medium onion, finely chopped

1clove garlic, finely chopped

2lb chicken breasts, or boneless, skinless thighs, chopped into 1-inch cubes

2or 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped

1can (8 oz.) tomato puree

1/2teaspoon ground cumin

Flour tortillas, warmed or charred

 

Garnishes

Romaine lettuce, chopped or slaw

Tomato, finely chopped

Onion, finely chopped

Cilantro, finely chopped

Lime wedges, for squeezing

Monterey Jack cheese, grated

Crema or sour cream

Siracha or Tapatio

 

Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over high heat. Sauté the tomatoes, onions and chopped garlic for one minute before adding the chicken breast. Season the chicken with salt and black pepper to taste. Cover the pot and let cook, stir from time to time, until the chicken is completely cooked, 8 to 10 minutes.

Set the heat to low and add the chipotle pepper in adobo and the tomato sauce. Season with ground cumin. Let cook for another 10 minutes.

To serve the tacos, add 2 to 3 tablespoons of the chicken to warm flour tortillas and add your favorite toppings. Enjoy!