Community Pick
Chipotle Chicken Salad Tacos

photo by Southern Polar Bear


- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Serves:
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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
- The Filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, olive oil and chipotles.
- Season generously with salt, usually about a generous 1/4 teaspoon.
- Add the cabbage, carrot, onion, cilantro and chicken.
- Toss everything together and let stand for 15 minutes.
- Taste and season with additional salt if necessary.
- Finishing The Dish: Scoop the filling into a wide shallow serving bowl, dot with the cubed avocado and dust generously with the cheese.
- Serve with warm tortillas.
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Reviews
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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.
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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. :)
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Kirstin in the Couv
Portland, OR
I am living with the most wonderful boyfriend in the world in his 150 year old farmhouse. I also have a most fabulous 16-year old son! I love to cook - it's a major stress reliever for me and I thoroughly enjoy the reaction of others when they like my dishes! My other passion is sailing - BF and I plan to take off from Oregon toward the South Pacific in a couple years to live on his boat.