4.9 from 63 votes
Garlic Lime Grilled Chicken Tacos
These Garlic Lime Grilled Chicken Tacos are so delicious and savory! Chicken is marinated in a juicy lime garlic sauce, grilled and then served on warm tortillas for a taco treat everyone will love!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 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 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 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 chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 medium roma tomatoes diced
- 1/2 medium red onion diced
- 1/2 cup Crumbled queso fresco
- 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
- STOVETOP PREPARATION:
- Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
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
(14%)
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: 6servings
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.