Chipotle Chicken Salad Tacos

Submitted by Kirstin in the Couv

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1⁄3 cup olive oil, preferably extra-virgin
• 2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo, finely chopped
• salt
• 1⁄2 small napa cabbage, thinly sliced (about 2-1/2 cups)
• 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped into 1/4 inch pieces
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 1⁄2 cups coarsely shredded cooked chicken, preferably grilled or roasted
• 1 large ripe avocado, peeled,pitted and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1⁄3 cup coarsely grated mexican queso anejo or 1/3 cup other dry grating cheese, such as romano or parmesan
• 12 -16 warm fresh corn tortillas

directions

1. The Filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, olive oil and chipotles.
2. Season generously with salt, usually about a generous 1/4 teaspoon.
3. Add the cabbage, carrot, onion, cilantro and chicken.
4. Toss everything together and let stand for 15 minutes.
5. Taste and season with additional salt if necessary.
6. Finishing The Dish: Scoop the filling into a wide shallow serving bowl, dot with the cubed avocado and dust generously with the cheese.
7. Serve with warm tortillas.

Reviews

[Melissa and her Pan]

WOW! I loved this dish. I used a bit less olive oil because I ran out, but it didn't seem to make a difference. *However* this recipe is a masterpiece and I would not omit or substitute a single ingredient!! Even if y'all think you don't like napa cabbage or carrots in a taco, give it a shot. It's crazy how good this is. THANK YOU, KRISTIN! UPDATE: I made it a second time with the correct amount of olive oil and it was too much! Next time I will cut the amount by half and I think that will be perfect.

 

[Curleq23]

We had this for dinner tonight and it was delish! Wonderful flavors. Thank you for sharing, my family and I enjoyed it very much!

 

[pinkpeppercorns]

I can't believe I haven't rated this yet. I've made these a good many times. Talk about yummy! I use the leftover's from the Roast "Sticky" Chicken found on this site (can't seem to locate the recipe number), which adds a fabulous flavor to the chicken. I also grate the carrots rather than cut them into small pieces (at the request of my denture-wearing neighbor pal who eats here often). Truly great tacos! So glad to have bumped into this recipe. :)

 

[LUVNYC]

great with fresh green or purple cabbage too. I also added lime juice to spike it up a bit and 2 more chipotles ... yummy!

 

[sleepy seed]

My friend requested we leave the carrots out in this, so I was worried it might turn out tasting odd, but my dad said this was the best chicken salad he'd ever had! I don't eat chicken salad often, but this is good!