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Grilled Chicken Tacos

Grilled Chicken Tacos

Delicious Grilled Chicken Tacos made simply at home for a quick meal that packs flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
Taco Assembly
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • ½ cup diced red onion
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • ½ cup sour cream for topping
  • ¼ cup salsa for topping

Equipment

  • grill
  • mixing bowl
  • tongs

Method
 

Grilling Instructions
  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
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  2. In a bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
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  3. Coat chicken breasts with the spice mixture.
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  4. Grill chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
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  5. Remove chicken from grill and let it rest for a few minutes.
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  6. Slice the grilled chicken into thin strips.
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  7. Warm the corn tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds on each side.
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  8. Assemble tacos by placing chicken strips on tortillas and topping with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, sour cream, and salsa.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 12g

Notes

Feel free to customize your tacos with different proteins or toppings for variety.

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