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Smoky Peanut Butter Chicken Tacos

You’ve had PB&Js before, but what about peanut butter on a taco? Along with chicken, this peanut-based sauce has enough protein to keep you full and satisfied.

Ingreadient

  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 8-oz. can tomato sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. creamy peanut butter
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped chipotle chiles in adobo (plus 1 tsp. adobo sauce)
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1/4 c. bittersweet chocolate chips
  • 3 c. shredded cooked chicken
  • 12 small tortillas
  • fresh salsa, for serving
  • sliced avocado, for serving

Direction

    1. In a small saucepan, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil, covered, on medium until just tender.
    2. Stir in tomato sauce, 1/2 cup water, creamy peanut butter, chipotle chiles, adobo sauce, ground cinnamon, salt, and pepper; simmer 5 minutes.
    3. Stir in bittersweet chocolate chips until just melted. Toss sauce with 3 cups shredded cooked chicken.
    4. Stuff tortillas with chicken and top with fresh salsa and sliced avocado.