Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place in a large saucepan and cover completely with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then maintain a steady boil and cook for 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F with no pink inside. Cook time may range from 15 to 25 minutes depending on size.
- While the chicken boils, add the tomato sauce, mayonnaise, chipotle peppers in adobo, lime juice, garlic, cumin, and salt to a small blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth, about 30 to 60 seconds. Taste and adjust salt or lime if needed.
- Heat or cook the corn in a small skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes until warmed through. Chop the cilantro, slice the avocados, and warm your tortillas. For a gas stove, carefully char each tortilla directly over the flame for 15 to 20 seconds per side.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board. Use two forks to shred it into strips. If any pink remains, return the chicken to the hot water for 5 more minutes before shredding.
- Add the shredded chicken to a large skillet over medium heat. Pour the chipotle sauce over the chicken and stir to coat every piece. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is warm and the chicken is fully coated.
- Assemble the tacos by adding chipotle chicken to each tortilla, then top with corn, sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, and cotija cheese. Serve immediately.
Notes
Store chipotle chicken in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep toppings separate and assemble tacos fresh before serving. The chipotle sauce can be made up to 5 days ahead and stored in a sealed jar in the refrigerator. For a lighter version, substitute plain Greek yogurt for the mayonnaise.
