5 from 15 votes
Chili Lime Chicken Tacos
Chili Lime Chicken Tacos combine marinated chicken thighs flavored with chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and fresh lime juice, baked until juicy and optionally charred on the edges. Served on warm corn tortillas topped with pico de gallo and guacamole, they offer a balance of tangy, smoky, and fresh elements. This recipe is useful for anyone wanting a flavorful taco filling that’s straightforward to prepare and assemble.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings:
8
tacos
Calories:
312 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American, Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken thighs boneless skinless
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup Pico de Gallo homemade or store bought
- 1 cup guacamole
chili lime chicken marinade
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- black pepper to taste
- lime zest
- 1/4 cup lime juice about 1 large lime, fresh
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- Whisk together all ingredients for marinade. Add chicken thighs and toss to make sure each piece is fully coated in the marinade. Marinate for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- When ready to bake chicken, preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup.
- Bake chicken until cooked through, about 20 minutes. When cooked, place under broiler for 1-2 minutes to char the edges (optional).
- Remove chicken and allow to rest for at least 5 minutes, then slice.
- Serve chicken with tortillas, pico de gallo, guacamole and your other favorite taco toppings!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
312kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
566mg
(24%)
Potassium
361mg
(8%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
661IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 312
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 312kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 566mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 361mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 661IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.