Smoky Chipotle Chicken with Chunky Pistachio Sauce

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🌶️💚 Smoky Chipotle Chicken with Chunky Pistachio Sauce

Bold. Creamy. Unexpected. 😮
Juicy chipotle-seasoned chicken meets a lively chunky sauce made with avocado, pistachios, lemon, herbs, and chives. It’s like vibrant guac met elegant gremolata—and they created magic together. Your taste buds won’t see it coming! 🍗🥑✨

📋 Ingredients (Serves 4)

Chicken:

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 4–6 pieces)
  • 2½–3 Tbsp taco seasoning
  • ⅛ tsp chipotle powder (or ¼ tsp smoked paprika for mild heat)
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil

Chunky Pistachio Sauce:

  • 1 large avocado, diced (firm, not overripe) 🥑
  • ½ cup roasted, salted pistachios
  • ½ cup packed cilantro leaves
  • About ½ oz chives (or green onion tips), finely chopped 🌿
  • Juice + zest of 1 lemon 🍋
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp kosher salt (more to taste)

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