Spice-Rubbed Chicken and Vegetable Tacos with Cilantro Slaw and Chipotle Cream

Flavorful grilled chicken and vegetables seasoned with a smoky spice rub, served in corn tortillas with a cooling chipotle cream and fresh cilantro slaw. Perfect for a casual outdoor dinner where guests can assemble their own tacos.

6 servings
35 min

Ingredients

  • cups sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle chiles
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • teaspoons chili powder
  • teaspoons kosher salt
  • teaspoons garlic powder
  • teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 whole zucchini
  • 1 whole red bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 pound chicken breast
  • 12 whole corn tortillas
  • 1 serving cilantro slaw
  • 2 whole limes
  • 12 wedges lime wedges

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Whisk sour cream and chipotle chiles in small bowl; season with salt. Whisk brown sugar and next 5 ingredients in another small bowl to blend for spice rub.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Place zucchini and bell pepper on rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with canola oil; toss to coat. Sprinkle spice rub over both sides of vegetables and chicken.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Place chicken and vegetables on barbecue. Grill until vegetables are tender and browned in spots and chicken is cooked through, turning occasionally, about 5 minutes. Transfer to work surface; cut chicken crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick strips. Cut vegetables crosswise into 3/4-inch pieces. Place chicken and vegetables in large bowl; toss to blend.

    15 min

  4. 4.

    Place chicken and vegetables, chipotle cream, tortillas, slaw, and lime wedges on table. Allow guests to assemble their own soft tacos.

    5 min

  5. 5.

    *Chipotle chiles canned in a spicy tomato sauce, which is sometimes called adobo, are available at some supermarkets, at Latin markets, and at specialty foods stores.

  6. 6.

    **Available at specialty foods stores and from tienda.com.

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