Description
Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken Tacos are flavorful tacos featuring marinated grilled chicken with fresh toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (3 to 4 breasts)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper or lemon pepper
- ¼ cup cilantro, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lime juice (about two large limes)
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 10 to 12 (4 to 5 inch) flour or corn tortillas
- pico de gallo
- queso fresco
- cotija cheese
- cilantro
- lime juice
- sour cream
- avocados or guacamole
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper and place in a large ziploc bag.
- Add the cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, and taco seasoning. Close the bag, removing any extra air, and gently massage marinade into the chicken.
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Prepare the grill by heating it to roughly 350°F-400°F.
- Place the chicken breasts on the grill and cook on each side for 6 minutes, until the core temperature of the chicken reads 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Cut into strips or dice into small pieces.
- Warm tortillas or char slightly over an open flame.
- Assemble tacos by placing chicken in the center of each tortilla. Top with pico de gallo and any other toppings.
- Plate and serve with a garnish of cilantro and a side of lime wedges, optional.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use lemon pepper seasoning.
- Allowing the chicken to marinate for a longer time enhances the flavor.
- Adjust toppings according to your preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg