4.9 from 63 votes
Garlic Lime Grilled Chicken Tacos
Garlic Lime Grilled Chicken Tacos combine marinated boneless skinless chicken thighs with garlic, lime juice, and spices, grilled until golden and juicy. The chicken is chopped and served in warm corn or flour tortillas, topped with fresh cilantro, diced tomato, red onion, and crumbled queso fresco. This assembly delivers a flavorful blend of citrusy marinade and fresh toppings with tender grilled chicken.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Marinating Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
357 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 357
% 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.