Garlic Lime Grilled Chicken Tacos
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Marinating Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
357 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Garlic Lime Grilled Chicken Tacos
Description
This recipe starts with marinating chicken thighs in a mixture of garlic powder, salt, paprika, black and cayenne pepper, parsley, minced garlic, lime juice, and olive oil for about an hour to infuse bright and spicy flavors. Grilling over high heat sears the chicken, creating a flavorful crust, then cooking through over medium heat keeps the meat juicy.
After grilling, the chicken is chopped into pieces suitable for tacos. It is served on warmed tortillas topped with fresh cilantro, tomato, red onion, and crumbly queso fresco for contrast in texture and flavor. The tacos balance smoky char, citrus tang, and creamy cheese.
The recipe offers an outdoor grilling option or, alternatively, cooking the chicken in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Serving the tacos immediately after assembling preserves freshness and texture.
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
- 6 chicken thigh boneless, skinless
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon parsley dried
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
For Serving
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- 2 medium Roma tomato diced
- 1/2 medium red onion diced
- 1/2 cup queso fresco crumbled
- 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas or flour
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together garlic powder, salt, paprika, pepper, cayenne pepper, parsley, garlic, lime juice, and olive oil. Pour over chicken thighs in a shallow dish or plastic ziploc bag. Marinate 1 hour.
- Preheat an outdoor grill over high heat (400-500 degrees).
- Sear chicken until golden brown 3 to 4 minutes per side. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking chicken until chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Remove from grill and chop into small pieces.
- Serve on warmed tortillas and top with desired toppings.
Notes
- For stovetop preparation, cook chicken in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- The marinade includes lime juice and spices to tenderize and flavor the chicken well before grilling.
- Toppings like cilantro, tomato, red onion, and queso fresco add fresh, contrasting elements to the savory grilled chicken.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 357 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tacos | |
| Calories | 357kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 114mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 444mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 495mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 660IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 6.9mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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