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Grilled Chicken Tacos with Lettuce Slaw, Avocado and Cotija

Grilled chicken tacos piled high with a lettuce-tomato slaw, avocado, and Cotija cheese all served on a charred tortilla. A quick weeknight dinner solution!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 330 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 16 oz 4 thin sliced boneless chicken breast cutlets
  • 2 1/2 cups 4 oz shredded romaine lettuce
  • 1 1/4 tsp seasoned salt (I used Lawry’s Fire Roasted Chili & Garlic)
  • 1/2 cup 1 medium vine ripe tomato, chopped
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/4 loose cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 1/4 cup thin sliced red onion1 tsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • pinch fresh black pepper
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 4 tbsp crumbled cotija cheese
  • 5 ounces sliced (avocado)
  • Thinly sliced radishes (for garnish (optional))
  • 4 Lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions

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  1. Season chicken with seasoned salt, olive oil and lime juice and marinate for at least an hour.
  2. Heat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan on medium-high heat.
  3. Oil the grates and grill about 2 minutes. Turn and cook an additional 1 minute, or until cooked through. Set aside on a cutting board and slice into thin strips.
  4. While the chicken is cooking, in a large work bowl mix the lettuce, tomato, cilantro, onions, olive oil, lime juice, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  5. On the grill heat tortillas, turning till they slightly char, about 1 1/2 minutes on each side.
  6. Design your taco. Add chicken, lettuce, avocado and top with cotija cheese and radishes if desired, serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2tacos Calories 330kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 16g (25%) Cholesterol 83mg (28%) Sodium 697mg (29%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 330

% Daily Value*

Serving 2tacos
Calories 330kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 16g 25%
Cholesterol 83mg 28%
Sodium 697mg 29%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.