Description
Juicy grilled chicken marinated with cilantro and lime, served in soft tortillas with fresh toppings for a delightful taco experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 limes, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Soft tortillas (flour or corn)
- Toppings: diced onions, chopped tomatoes, creamy avocados, shredded cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a mixing bowl, blend the lime juice, olive oil, chopped cilantro, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well incorporated.
- Marinate the Chicken: Immerse the chicken breasts in the marinade, ensuring they are thoroughly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. For best results, marinate longer.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to a medium-high setting.
- Grill the Chicken: Grill each marinated chicken breast for 6-7 minutes on each side, cooking until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Rest and Slice: Let the chicken rest for 3-5 minutes, then slice into thin strips.
- Warm the Tortillas: Warm the tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds per side.
- Assemble the Tacos: Fill each tortilla with the grilled chicken strips and top with diced onions, chopped tomatoes, creamy avocado, and shredded cheese.
Notes
For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken overnight. If grilling isn’t an option, cook in an air fryer or oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: tacos, grilled chicken, summer recipe, cilantro, lime, barbecue