Smoky Peanut Chicken Tacos

Name: Smoky Peanut Chicken Tacos
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 c. peanut butter; 1/4 c. water; 1 tbsp. melted butter; 2 cloves garlic; 1 chipotle chile in adobo; 3 tbsp. adobo sauce; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breasts; 1 tbsp. lime jice; Tortillas, for serving; Cilantro, for serving; Red cabbage, for serving

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Nov 2, 2015

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Mike Garten

Yields:

Total Time:

45 mins

A little peanut sauce gives these spicy tacos a Southeast Asian kick.

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Ingredients

1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup water
1 Tbsp. melted butter
2 cloves garlic
1 chipotle chile in adobo
3 Tbsp. adobo sauce
1/2 tsp. salt
1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 Tbsp. lime jice
Tortillas, for serving
Cilantro, for serving
Red cabbage, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Puree peanut butter, water, butter, garlic, chipotle, adobo sauce and salt until smooth. Pour into 2-quart baking dish. Add chicken, turning to coat.
2. Step 2Cover with foil; bake at 400 degrees F 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked (165 degrees F).
3. Step 3Slice chicken, then drizzle with lime juice. Serve with tortillas, cilantro, and red cabbage.

About 485 cals, 35 g protein, 33 g carbs, 24 g fat (6 g sat), 6 g fiber, 635 mg sodium.

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