5.0 from 15 votes
Chili Lime Chicken Tacos
Balanced, flavorful, and enjoyable—this recipe has it all.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 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 flake
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- Black pepper to taste
- Zest of one lime
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice about 1 large lime
- 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
(10%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
661IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8tacos
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.