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Chipotle Lime Turkey Tacos with Avocado Crema

The Ultimate Chipotle Lime Turkey Tacos with Avocado Crema: A Flavor Explosion

  • Author: David Andersson
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 tacos 1x

Description

At its core, the Chipotle Lime Turkey Tacos with Avocado Crema is a modern take on Mexican-inspired street tacos. It focuses on using lean ground turkey as a canvas for deep, complex flavors. The “chipotle” element comes from chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, which provide a deep, earthy spiciness rather than a sharp, stinging heat.

Ingredients

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Chipotle Lime Turkey

  • 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean works best)

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 small onion, finely diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo, minced (adjust for heat)

  • 1 tbsp adobo sauce

  • Zest and juice of 1 lime

  • 1 tsp ground cumin

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

  • ½ tsp chili powder

  • ½ tsp dried oregano

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • ¼ cup chicken broth or water

Avocado Crema

  • 1 ripe avocado

  • ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

  • Juice of ½ lime

  • 1 small clove garlic

  • Salt, to taste

  • 2–3 tbsp water (to thin, as needed)

For Serving

  • Small corn or flour tortillas

  • Shredded cabbage or lettuce

  • Diced tomatoes or pico de gallo

  • Crumbled cotija or feta cheese (optional)

  • Fresh cilantro

  • Lime wedges

Instructions

1. Make the Avocado Crema

  1. Add avocado, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), lime juice, garlic, and salt to a blender or food processor.

  2. Blend until smooth, adding water a tablespoon at a time until creamy and pourable.

  3. Taste and adjust salt or lime. Refrigerate until ready to use.

2. Cook the Chipotle Lime Turkey

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  2. Add onion and cook 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.

  3. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through (about 6–8 minutes).

  4. Stir in chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, oregano, lime zest, and lime juice.

  5. Add chicken broth and simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly saucy. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Warm Tortillas

  • Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or wrap in foil and warm in the oven.

4. Assemble Tacos

  • Fill tortillas with chipotle lime turkey.

  • Top with cabbage, tomatoes, cilantro, cheese, and a generous drizzle of avocado crema.

  • Serve with lime wedges.

Notes

Serving Tip: These Chipotle Lime Turkey Tacos pair perfectly with a side of Mexican rice, grilled corn, or a simple cabbage slaw. For extra heat, add sliced jalapeños or a drizzle of hot sauce, and swap corn tortillas for flour if you prefer a softer bite.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéed
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos
  • Calories: 420 kcal

Keywords: Smoky Turkey Tacos, Lime Infused Ground Turkey Tacos, Chipotle Turkey Street Tacos, Healthy Turkey Tacos with Crema

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