Spicy Maple-Glazed Chicken Tacos with Avocado Crema

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Tender chicken thighs glazed with smoky maple-chipotle sauce, served with creamy avocado crema and crisp cabbage slaw. This Mexican-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, maple syrup, chipotle pepper in adobo sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 423 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 423 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 12 oz boneless chicken thighs dry with paper towels. In a bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, and 2 tbsp lime juice. Coat chicken evenly with the mixture and marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F), basting occasionally with reserved marinade.
  3. Step 3: While chicken cooks, mash 1 large avocado with 1/4 cup sour cream until smooth, adding 1 tbsp lime juice and salt to taste for the crema.
  4. Step 4: Heat tortillas in a dry skillet for 20 seconds per side until pliable. Assemble tacos: spread 1 tbsp avocado crema on each tortilla, top with sliced chicken, then add 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage, 1/4 cup julienned radishes, and 1 tbsp chopped cilantro.
  5. Step 5: Serve immediately with extra lime wedges for squeezing.

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