Description
Flavorful grilled chicken tacos marinated with cilantro and lime, topped with fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 limes, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small tortillas
- Toppings: diced tomatoes, avocado, shredded lettuce, cheese, and sour cream
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix cilantro, lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the chicken in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice.
- Warm the tortillas on the grill for 1 minute on each side.
- Assemble the tacos by placing chicken in tortillas and adding desired toppings.
Notes
Let the chicken marinate overnight for deeper flavor. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg