Best Easy Chicken Tacos

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Additional Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    432 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American, Mexican

Best Easy Chicken Tacos

Simple, easy, delicious, light, and just right, these easy grilled chicken tacos are made with just a handful of pantry and fridge staples and are the perfect answer to the never-ending question of what to make for dinner! 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 ½ pounds chicken breast about three medium chicken breasts, or you can use 1.5 pounds boneless chicken thighs, boneless skinless
  • 8 flour tortillas 6-inch
  • cilantro for serving, or guacamole
  • salsa
  • hot sauce
  • avocado

Chicken Marinade

  • cup neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
  • lime juice juice of 3 limes
  • 2 teaspoons cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder or regular chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

Corn Salsa

  • 2 corn on the cob
  • 2 teaspoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
  • lime juice juice of ½ lime
  • 1 cilantro chopped, handful
  • ¼ red onion diced
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Pound chicken to even 1/2 inch thickness.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together all ingredients for the marinade. Add chicken, toss to coat. Cover bowl tightly and chill for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
  3. To prepare the corn salsa (this can be done while cooking chicken, or ahead of time), rub corn all over with oil. Grill over medium heat, turning every couple of minutes, for about 10 minutes or until corn begins to char slightly.
  4. Use a sharp knife to slice corn off of the cobs. Stir together with onions, cilantro, lime juice and salt.
  5. To cook the chicken, discard marinade, then grill over medium heat 6-8 minutes each side or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. (Alternately you can cook the chicken on stovetop over medium heat, or bake in a baking dish uncovered for 15-18 minutes at 375 degrees.)
  6. Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes, then dice. Serve in tortillas topped with corn salsa and other desired toppings. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Spice it up: add 1 diced jalapeno to the corn salsa and/or 1/2-1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes to the marinade. 
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 432kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 109mg (36%) Sodium 220mg (9%) Potassium 788mg (17%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 148IU (3%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 432 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 432kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 109mg 36%
Sodium 220mg 9%
Potassium 788mg 17%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 148IU 3%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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