Baja Chicken Tacos

Name: Baja Chicken Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 whole Chipotle Peppers in Adobo (– roughly chopped + 2 tsp sauce); 1 ½ tsp Cumin; 2 tsp Dried Mexican Oregano ((substitute: regular dried oregano)); 5 Cloves Garlic ( – minced, DIVIDED); ½ Cup + 2 TBS Lime Juice (- DIVIDED); 1 TBS Honey (- DIVIDED); 1 tsp Kosher Salt; ¼ tsp Ground Pepper; 1 whole Red Onion (– diced); 2-3 Pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (- trimmed of excess fat); 1 12-ounce Bottle Mexican Ale; 1 whole Jalapeno (– roughly chopped (SEE NOTES)); ½ Cup Cilantro ( – roughly chopped and loosely packed); 2 tsp Fajita Seasoning ((SEE NOTES)); ½ Cup EACH: Mayonnaise and Sour Cream ((SEE NOTES)); Optional For Tacos: Warmed Flour Tortillas (or Corn Tortillas; Queso Fresco, Cilantro, Shredded Cabbage, Sliced Avocado, Lime Wedges)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:3h

Bold, juicy, and dripping with delicious flavor, these Baja Chicken Tacos are pure weeknight joy. Think: tender Mexican beer braised chicken kissed with spicy chipotles, sweet honey, smoky spices, and bright lime with plenty of fresh, crunchy toppings, and a creamy Baja sauce—all stuffed inside charred tortillas. And, best of all, the slow cooker or crock pot does all the hard work for you. Taco night? Officially upgraded!

Updated at: Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:26:30 GMT