The Best Grilled Chicken Tacos Marinade
User Reviews
5.0
168 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
293 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
The Best Grilled Chicken Tacos Marinade
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The best grilled chicken tacos marinade makes these the ultimate, healthy grilled tacos you'll ever make!
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Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless breasts pounded to even thickness
- 8-10 taco-sized flour or corn tortillas
Marinade
- ⅓ cup oil
- Juice of 2 limes
- zest of 1 lime
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Topping
- toppings: corn salsa, avocados, cilantro
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Instructions
- Whisk together all marinade ingredients. Place chicken in a large resealable bag, add marinade, and seal bag. Chill for at least 30 minutes, or up to 3 hours.
- Remove chicken from bag and discard excess marinade. Grill over medium heat 6-8 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Transfer chicken to a platter and cover with foil. Allow to rest for 3-5 minutes. Thinly slice and serve in tortillas with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Pro tip: use this marinated chicken for anything from tacos, to salads, burritos, enchiladas and more!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
293kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
615mg
(26%)
Potassium
129mg
(4%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
158IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 293 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 293kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 615mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 129mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 158IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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168 reviews
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