Description
These grilled chicken tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a casual dinner or a weekend barbecue. Marinated in a flavorful blend of spices and citrus, the chicken is grilled to juicy perfection and served in warm tortillas with all your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving:
- corn or flour tortillas
- chopped cilantro
- diced onion
- avocado slices
- lime wedges
- salsa or crema
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl or resealable bag, combine olive oil, lime juice, orange juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken for 5–7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and nicely charred. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Assemble the Tacos: Slice or chop the grilled chicken into bite-sized pieces. Warm the tortillas on the grill or in a skillet until soft and slightly charred. Assemble the tacos with grilled chicken and your favorite toppings such as cilantro, onion, avocado, and salsa. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- Add jalapeños or chipotle sauce for a spicier kick.
- The chicken is also great for taco bowls or salads.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
