Healthy Chicken Tacos
User Reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
Healthy Chicken Tacos
Report
These healthy chicken tacos come together in about 30 minutes, making them perfect for busy weeknights. They're packed with flavor and totally customizable!
Share:
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice juice of 1 lime
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- flour or corn tortillas
- chopped red onion for serving
- cilantro for serving
- Avocado or guacamole for serving
- salsa or pico de gallo for serving
- queso fresco for serving
- Sour Cream or Greek yogurt for serving
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, salt and cumin in a small bowl.
- Pour marinade over chicken thighs and let marinate for 15-30 minutes.
- Grill chicken thighs using an indoor or outdoor grill or cook on the stove top in a cast iron skillet over medium heat for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until cooked throughout (internal temperature should be 170-175°F). Once cooked, pull chicken from heat and let rest for 3-5 minutes.
- Dice chicken thighs into cubes. Place chicken into warm taco shell and add toppings of choice.
Nutrition Information
Show Details
Serving
1 taco w/o toppings
Calories
246kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
143mg
(48%)
Sodium
692mg
(29%)
Potassium
28mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 taco w/o toppings | |
| Calories | 246kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 692mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 28mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
Other Recipes
You'll Also Love
