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High Protein Chicken Tacos

These high protein chicken tacos are delicious and packed with protein! They’re perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a satisfying lunch. I guarantee these tacos will quickly become a staple in your recipe rotation.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6
Calories: 379 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 lb. boneless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil (30g)
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice (30g)
  • 12 street taco flour tortillas
  • 1 lime squeezed
Spices:
  • 2 Tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
Optional toppings:
  • shredded lettuce
  • diced red onion or sliced green onions
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • sour cream
  • salsa or pico de gallo

Instructions

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  1. Add the spice ingredients to a small bowl. Whisk together and set aside.
  2. Add the chicken, olive oil, lime juice and spice blend to a casserole dish (or bowl). Rub the marinade all over the chicken. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 30 minutes (up to 24 hours).
  3. Grease grill pan or grill grates (or you can use a cast iron or stainless steel skillet). Set to medium-high heat. Add the chicken and grill for 5-7 minutes (note 1), flip, and grill the other side for 5-7 minutes or until cooked through (see note 2).
  4. Once done, remove chicken from heat and transfer to a cutting board. Let rest for 5 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, warm tortillas over the grill or skillet about 10-15 seconds each side, until it's charred.
  6. Dice chicken into small bite-size pieces against the grain about 1/4-1/2 inch thick or however size you wish. Squeeze lime juice over chicken.
  7. Add chicken to warmed tortillas. Stuff with toppings and enjoy!

Notes

  • Note 1: cooking time will depend on the thickness of your chicken and whether you’re using breasts or thighs. Boneless chicken thighs will take about 5-6 minutes each side, boneless chicken breasts will take about 6-7 minutes each side, though there is typically more variance in chicken breast size. For breasts thicker than an inch, pound to even thickness or slice in half horizontally to make thinner breasts. 
  • cooking time will depend on the thickness of your chicken and whether you’re using breasts or thighs. Boneless chicken thighs will take about 5-6 minutes each side, boneless chicken breasts will take about 6-7 minutes each side, though there is typically more variance in chicken breast size. For breasts thicker than an inch, pound to even thickness or slice in half horizontally to make thinner breasts. 
  • Note 2: you can remove chicken from the grill or pan once it’s reached an internal temperature of 155F. Carryover cooking will ensure chicken reaches 165F without drying out. 
  • you can remove chicken from the grill or pan once it’s reached an internal temperature of 155F. Carryover cooking will ensure chicken reaches 165F without drying out. 
  • Nutrition includes just chicken and tortillas, not optional toppings.
  • Nutrition includes just chicken and tortillas, not optional toppings.
  • Nutrition facts were calculated using chicken thighs, though it’s pretty similar using chicken breasts (4g more protein, 2g less fat if using chicken breast for same serving size)
  • Nutrition facts were calculated using chicken thighs, though it’s pretty similar using chicken breasts (4g more protein, 2g less fat if using chicken breast for same serving size)

Nutrition Information

Serving 2tacos (130g chicken in 2 tortillas) Calories 379kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 27.5g (9%) Protein 34.1g (68%) Fat 14.7g (23%) Saturated Fat 3.2g (16%) Cholesterol 140.5mg (47%) Sodium 1367.4mg (57%) Fiber 2.4g (10%) Sugar 1.4g (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 379

% Daily Value*

Serving 2tacos (130g chicken in 2 tortillas)
Calories 379kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 27.5g 9%
Protein 34.1g 68%
Fat 14.7g 23%
Saturated Fat 3.2g 16%
Cholesterol 140.5mg 47%
Sodium 1367.4mg 57%
Fiber 2.4g 10%
Sugar 1.4g 3%

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