Halal Chicken Tacos with Chipotle Cream & Corn Salsa

Halal Chicken Tacos with Chipotle Cream & Corn Salsa

Tacos are a classic Mexican street meal, but with halal chicken, smokey chipotle cream, and zesty corn salsa, they become something else entirely. These halal chicken tacos are quick, spicy, and great for weeknights or when you have guests around. They combine juicy grilled chicken, spicy-yet-cooling chipotle cream, and a crunchy, sweet corn salsa that’s as refreshing as it is addictive.

This recipe is great for you if you want to eat clean, follow a halal diet food, or just want to try something new with tacos.

Ingredients for Halal Chicken Tacos

For the Chicken Marinade:

  • 500g boneless, skinless halal chicken thighs or breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Chipotle Cream:

  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo (check for halal label or use halal chili paste)
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic
  • Salt to taste

For the Corn Salsa:

  • 1 cup corn kernels (grilled or canned)
  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Extras:

  • 6 small tortillas (corn or flour)
  • Shredded lettuce or cabbage (optional)
  • Sliced avocado (optional)
  • Lime wedges, for serving

How to Make Halal Chicken Tacos with Chipotle Cream & Corn Salsa

Let’s build this from the ground up for maximum flavor!

Step 1: Marinate and Cook the Chicken

In a bowl, mix olive oil, cumin, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper.

  1. Coat the chicken in the marinade and let sit for 30 minutes (overnight is even better).
  2. Grill or pan-sear the chicken over medium-high heat until cooked through—about 5–6 minutes per side.
  3. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.

Juicy, spicy, and smoky, this halal chicken is the heart of your tacos.

Step 2: Blend the Chipotle Cream

  1. Add Greek yogurt or sour cream, chipotle peppers, lime juice, garlic, and salt to a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth. Adjust heat level by using more or fewer peppers.

This creamy, smoky sauce brings balance to the spice and is a must-have for taco night.

Step 3: Toss the Corn Salsa

  1. Mix corn, red onion, tomatoes, red pepper, cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl.
  2. Season with salt and pepper. Let it sit for 10 minutes to let the flavors blend.

It’s fresh, crunchy, and cuts through the richness of the tacos—ideal for a halal diet food plan that includes whole veggies.

Step 4: Assemble the Tacos

  1. Warm tortillas in a dry pan or microwave.
  2. Layer with sliced chicken, a drizzle of chipotle cream, a spoonful of corn salsa, and optional toppings like avocado or shredded lettuce.
  3. Serve with a lime wedge and enjoy immediately.

You’ve just created a taco night that rivals your favorite food truck—but 100% halal.

Why This Recipe Works for Halal Diet Food Lovers

This meal has a lot of protein, tastes great, and uses a lot of fresh ingredients. The grilled chicken is zabiha halal, and the sauces and spices are picked out carefully so that they don't have any alcohol or pork in them. The end result is a taco that tastes like street food and fits well into your halal diet.

Bonus Tip: Want More Meals Like This? Try Cookt

Cookt brings halal, chef-made meals right to your home on nights when you don't want to cook. They provide a rotating weekly menu of recipes that include zabiha-certified meat and healthy ingredients. Some of the dishes are worldwide, such chicken shawarma bowls, and some are fusion, like hot halal tacos. Great for anyone who follows a halal diet and doesn't want to give up variety, convenience, or taste. Learn more at getcookt.com.

 

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