---
title: Smoky Chicken Tacos
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/smoky-chicken-tacos-577eaa1f16a866e56a8b4568
servings: 2
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 15 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Milk
  - Wheat
tags:
  - Spicy
  - Quick
rating: 3.5
rating_count: 7600
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Smoky and tangy with a perfect balance of spice
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/smoky-chicken-tacos.avif"
---
@chicken thighs{2%pieces}
@flour tortillas{4%pieces}
@sour cream{2%tbsp}
@red bell pepper{1%piece}
@roma tomatoes{2%pieces}
@lime{1%piece}
@red onion{1%piece}
@jalapeño{1%piece}
@southwest spice blend{2%tbsp}
@corn on the cob{2%pieces}
@olive oil{2%tbsp}
@salt{1%pinch}
@pepper{1%pinch}

Wash and dry all produce. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Shuck @corn on the cob{2%pieces}, then cut the kernels from the cob. Core, seed, and thinly slice the @red bell pepper{1%piece}. Core, seed, and dice the @roma tomatoes{2%pieces}. Halve, peel, and thinly slice the @red onion{1%piece}. Mince the @jalapeño{1%piece}, removing ribs and seeds for less heat. Zest and halve the @lime{1%piece}, then cut one half into wedges. Thinly slice the @chicken thighs{2%pieces} into strips.

In a #small bowl{}, combine @sour cream{2%tbsp}, lime zest, and a squeeze of lime juice. Season with @salt{1%pinch} and @pepper{1%pinch}. Thin to a drizzling consistency with ~{1%tsp} water.

Heat a drizzle of @olive oil{2%tbsp} in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper. Cook, tossing, ~{5%minutes} until slightly caramelized. Add corn kernels. Cook ~{3%minutes} until slightly charred. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from pan and set aside.

In another #small bowl{}, combine diced tomatoes, a squeeze of lime juice, and as much minced jalapeño as desired (start with ~{1%tbsp}). Season with salt and pepper.

Heat another drizzle of olive oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips. Cook ~{3%minutes} per side until browned and cooked through. Sprinkle with @southwest spice blend{2%tbsp} and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

Wrap @flour tortillas{4%pieces} in #aluminum foil{} and place in the oven to warm ~{5%minutes}. Fill each tortilla with chicken, sautéed veggies, salsa fresca, and lime crema. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over.