If you are having a quiet afternoon, feel like exploring a new recipe, then try these chicken tacos, you will love the flavors and versatility in this dish. Chicken tacos can be made in many different methods, I like my tacos soft, flavorful and bit spicy. This version of the recipe is healthier compares to the Authentic Mexican fried tacos packed with cheese and sour cream. Believe me, there are days I do crave for those calorie packed greasy tacos, but when you can alter the recipe without losing the flavors, I would take the healthy option. You can make this recipe at home with left over grilled chicken/ vegetables and some seasoning spices.

When you rub the chicken with chipotle and cumin powder, not only it adds the heat but smokier flavor to the dish.If you are not used to the ‘heat’, I would recommend to go easy on the Chipotle powder or substitute for Ancho chili powder. The difference between Chipotle and Ancho powder is that they are from two distinctive peppers; Anchos powder is made from dried, poblano and Chipotle powder is from dried, smoked jalapenos. I also added roasted red/yellow bell peppers as well as Brussels sprouts to bring in the sweetness and buttery avocado cream to smooth out the dish.

Now if you are thinking what I am thinking, how to pair this delicious tacos with a good bottle of wine, the general rule of thumb is that spicier the food, the colder and sweeter the wine should be. I would go with Dry Rosé or if you are a red wine fan like myself, Spanish Grenache would be perfect for this dish. Enjoy these hot and spicy Chipotle Chili rubbed chicken tacos with a glass of wine and let me know how it turns out in your kitchen.