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Crispy Chipotle Chicken with Avocado Slaw

A delicious combination of crispy, spicy chicken paired with a refreshing avocado slaw, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Chipotle Sauce
  • 1 can (11-ounce) chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1.5 cups mayonnaise Substitute with yogurt for a lighter version.
  • 1.5 tablespoons lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1.5 tablespoons honey Plus more for drizzling if desired.
  • to taste pinch Salt
For the Slaw
  • 3 small red bell peppers, thinly sliced
  • 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 pound shredded green cabbage
  • 1 large cucumber, diced
  • 3 ripe avocados, diced
  • cup fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons white vinegar
  • cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 6 ounces crumbled queso fresco Substitute with feta if preferred.
For the Chicken
  • 6 pieces chicken cutlets
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons chipotle powder
  • 1.5 tablespoons garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 large eggs Beaten
  • ½ cup milk
  • 12 ounces finely crushed tortilla chips
  • to taste as needed Vegetable oil for frying

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and let the chicken sit at room temperature while you prepare the other components.
  2. For the chipotle sauce, mix together the chopped chipotle peppers (and sauce), mayonnaise, lime zest, lime juice, honey, and a hint of salt. Chill in the fridge.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced red bell peppers and onions, sautéing until softened and caramelized, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Slaw Mixing
  1. In a bowl, combine cabbage, cucumber, diced avocados, lime juice, white vinegar, and chopped cilantro. Fold in the cooled pepper mixture and sprinkle with crumbled queso fresco.
Dredging and Cooking
  1. Create a dredging station with bowls for seasoned flour (chipotle powder, garlic powder, cayenne, and salt), beaten eggs with milk, and crushed tortilla chips.
  2. Coat each chicken cutlet in seasoned flour, soak in egg mixture, then press into tortilla crumbs.
  3. In a hot skillet with vegetable oil, fry the chicken for about 2 minutes per side until golden brown.
  4. Transfer fried chicken to a baking sheet and finish in the oven for 10-12 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Serving
  1. Serve each crispy piece of chicken topped with avocado slaw and a drizzle of chipotle sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3g

Notes

If you have leftovers, store the chicken and slaw separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days. Reheat chicken in an oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.

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