Grilled Chicken Tacos
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Let Rest
5 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
866 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Grilled Chicken Tacos
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Grilled Chicken Tacos take minutes to prepare and each bite is packed with authentic flavor. The marinated chicken is topped with fresh avocado, onion and cilantro.
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Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless chicken thighs
- 2 limes juiced
- 1 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
For the Serving:
- 24 mini corn tortillas street taco size
- 1 large avocado chopped
- 1 small red onion diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 3 limes cut into wedges
Instructions
- In a medium size mixing bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, paprika, salt, pepper and chopped cilantro.
- Add in the chicken and marinade for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
- Preheat a grill over medium high heat (350 degrees Fahrenheit) and rub the grill grates with oil.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until the chicken reaches an internal temperature for 165 degrees F.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes. Dice the chicken into small pieces.
- Place the tortillas on the grill and grill for 1-2 minutes per side to warm them through and are browned.
- When serving, double up the tortillas and top each set with the diced chicken, avocado, red onion, chopped cilantro and fresh lime wedges.
Notes
- Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
866kcal
(43%)
Carbohydrates
87g
(29%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
44g
(68%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
10g
Monounsaturated Fat
20g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
167mg
(56%)
Sodium
807mg
(34%)
Potassium
1058mg
(30%)
Fiber
17g
(68%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
998IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
32mg
(36%)
Calcium
188mg
(19%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 866 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 866kcal | 43% |
| Carbohydrates | 87g | 29% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 167mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 807mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 1058mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 17g | 68% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 998IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 188mg | 19% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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