Chipotle Chicken Tacos with Khalas Date Salsa
Smoky chipotle chicken is paired with a fresh Khalas date salsa, creating a delicious balance of sweet, savory, and mildly spicy flavors. Layered with crisp lettuce, creamy sour cream, avocado, sweet corn, and fresh pico de gallo, these vibrant tacos deliver a satisfying combination of textures and bold flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Yield
4 servingsChipotle Chicken
Chicken thighs or breast
300g
Olive oil
1 tbsp
Ground cumin
½ tsp
Smoked paprika
½ tsp
Chipotle powder
1 tsp
Lime juice
½ piece
Date syrup
2 tsp
Salt
½ tsp
Black pepper
¼ tsp
Khalas Date Salsa
Khalas dates, pitted
6 pieces
Chili paste
½ tsp
Fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tbsp
Lime juice
½ piece
Salt
A pinch
Taco Assembly Ingredients
Small tortillas
8 pieces
Iceberg lettuce, shredded
1 cup
Sour cream
½ cup
Avocado
1 cup
Sweet corn
½ cup
Pico de gallo
½ cup
Preperation
Total Time 50 minutes
Step 1
Mix chicken with olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, chipotle powder, date syrup, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Marinate for 20–30 minutes.
Step 2
Combine chopped Khalas dates, chili paste, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Rest for 10 minutes to blend the flavors.
Step 3
Cook the marinated chicken in a hot skillet until browned, caramelized, and fully cooked.
Step 4
Layer each warm tortilla in this order: Iceberg lettuce, Sour cream, Chipotle chicken, Sour cream again, Khalas date salsa, Avocado cubes, Sweet corn, Pico de gallo
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