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CRISPY CHIPOTLE CHICKEN TACOS

SERVES 4 - 50 MIN

AVOCADO RANCH SAUCE

TACOS

1. Avocado Ranch Sauce: In a food processor, puree avocado, jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, buttermilk, sour cream, and lime juice until smooth; season with salt and pepper.

2. Tacos: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and cook, stirring, until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add chicken and cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 8 minutes. Add chile, adobo sauce, chili powder, and cumin; season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.