The Best Grilled Chicken For Tacos, Burritos, or Salads
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The Best Grilled Chicken For Tacos, Burritos, or Salads
Description
The Best Grilled Chicken For Tacos, Burritos, or Salads uses boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts marinated in a blend of spices including chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, and black pepper, along with garlic, lime juice, olive oil, and salt. The marinade infuses the chicken with complementary flavors ranging from smoky to citrusy notes. Marinating for as little as 15 minutes or up to 24 hours allows the spices to penetrate well.
Cooking over medium-high heat on a grill or pan cooks the chicken evenly until no longer pink inside, and the result is tender pieces with a lightly charred exterior. These make a flexible protein option to layer into Mexican-style dishes like tacos or burritos or to add richness to leafy green salads or rice bowls.
To serve, slice or chop the chicken after grilling and combine with your choice of accompaniments. The recipe encourages using thighs for their juiciness but breasts can be used as a leaner option.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken thigh we prefer thighs, boneless, skinless or chicken breast
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice optional
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon corn starch optional
Instructions
- Add the chicken, garlic, olive oil, lime, spices, and cornstarch to a large bowl or zip-seal bag.
- Place in fridge and let marinate for at least 15-30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
- Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade. Place chicken on a grill or pan heated to medium-high heat. Let chicken cook until it is no longer pink on the inside, about 6-7 minutes per side (or until it has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F).
- Serve chicken in tacos, burritos, on salads or rice.
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