Grilled Chicken Tacos with Bacon
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
14 mins
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Resting Time
5 mins
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Total Time
24 mins
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Servings
6 tacos
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Calories
323 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Mexican, International
Grilled Chicken Tacos with Bacon
Description
This recipe involves lightly oiling chicken breasts and coating them with a taco seasoning blend before grilling. Cooking the chicken over medium-high heat ensures a nicely charred exterior and juicy interior, with an internal temperature of 165°F for safe doneness. After resting, the chicken is sliced into strips or diced and arranged on soft flour tortillas.
Each taco is topped with crumbled cooked bacon, which adds smoky crispness, diced fresh tomatoes for juiciness, shredded lettuce for crunch, and a dollop of sour cream for creaminess. Ranch dressing and chopped cilantro can be added according to taste, bringing herbaceous and tangy notes. The combination creates a balanced flavor of smoky, savory, fresh, and creamy components in each bite.
These tacos are best served immediately after assembling while the chicken remains warm. They make a satisfying meal for casual dinners or gatherings with their straightforward preparation and customizable toppings.
Ingredients
- 1-2 pounds chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning click HERE
- 6 flour tortillas soft taco size
- 6 lices Bacon cooked, crumbled
- 2 tomato diced
- 2 cups lettuce shredded
- sour cream to taste
- ranch dressing optional
- cilantro chopped, to taste
Instructions
- Drizzle a little olive oil over each chicken breast.
- Generously rub each chicken breast with taco seasoning.
- Grill over medium-high heat for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165 degrees.
- Remove from grill and let rest for about 3-5 minutes.
- Cut chicken into slices or bite-sized dices and place on tortilla.
- Top with remaining ingredients and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 323 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 323kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 545mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 500mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 600IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 7.8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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