Baked Chipotle Chicken Tacos
Serves 8
10 mins prep
30 mins cook
0 mins total
These creamy baked chipotle chicken tacos are crispy, cheesy, and just the right amount of spicy — baked in the oven for a mess-free weeknight dinner. With homemade chipotle aioli and oven-baked chipotle chicken, they’re high-protein, easy to meal prep, and absolutely addictive.
For the chipotle chicken (use rotisserie chicken to make this easy, but homemade is best):
For the chipotle aioli:
For the tacos:
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Bake the chicken: Preheat oven to 400°F. Whisk olive oil, honey, lime juice, chipotle, garlic, and salt in a small bowl. Coat chicken in the mixture and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until fully cooked (165°F internal temp). Chop or shred once slightly cooled.
Make the aioli: In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, chipotle, lime juice, honey, salt, and garlic powder. Stir until smooth. Adjust spice level by adding more chipotle or adobo sauce if desired.
Assemble tacos: Lay tortillas on a baking sheet. Spread a thin layer of aioli, add shredded chipotle chicken, sprinkle with cheese, and a few cilantro leaves. Fold in half.
Bake: Lightly brush or spray the tops with olive oil. Bake at 425°F for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway until golden, crispy, and melted inside.
Serve: Drizzle with extra chipotle aioli and top with fresh cilantro or sliced jalapeños.