The Best Choice for Spicy Tacos

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-01 · Updated 2026-04-01

Fluffy corn tortillas filled with tender grilled chicken, smoky chipotle crema, and crisp slaw for a bold, spicy flavor that's the best choice for taco lovers. This Mexican-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs corn tortillas, boneless skinless chicken breast, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 200 calories and feeds 12, 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.

Ingredients

• 12 corn tortillas
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1, juiced lime
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tbsp chipotle in adobo
• 1/2 cup, drained and rinsed canned black beans
• 1/4 cup coconut yogurt
• 1/2 cup, finely chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup, shredded cabbage
• 1/4 cup, chopped cilantro
• 1 tsp lime zest
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1/2 cup chopped red onion, sautéing for 3 minutes until softened. Add 1 lb chicken breast, cooking for 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked. Shred and set aside.
2. Step 2: In a bowl, mix 1/4 cup coconut yogurt with 1 tbsp chipotle in adobo, 1 tsp lime zest, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Set aside.
3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, combine 1/2 cup shredded cabbage, 1/2 cup drained black beans, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 1 tsp lime zest, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toss to combine.
4. Step 4: Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. Fill each with 1/4 cup shredded chicken, 1/4 cup slaw, and a dollop of chipotle crema. Garnish with additional cilantro and lime wedges.