Description
These cilantro lime grilled chicken tacos boast a vibrant flavor profile with juicy marinated chicken, fresh toppings, and zesty lime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- Diced onions for topping
- Chopped cilantro for topping
- Sliced avocados for topping
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, cumin, and salt until well combined.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken breasts into the marinade, turning to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to six hours.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high.
- Grill the Chicken: Cook the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Rest the Chicken: Remove from grill and let rest for about 5 minutes.
- Warm the Tortillas: Heat tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Slice the Chicken: Cut the rested chicken into strips.
- Assemble the Tacos: Fill warm tortillas with chicken strips and top with diced onions, chopped cilantro, and avocado slices. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
For make-ahead tips, prepare the marinade and marinate the chicken the night before. Consider alternative cooking methods if grilling is not an option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg