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The Best Grilled Chicken Tacos Marinade

The best grilled chicken tacos marinade makes these the ultimate, healthy grilled tacos you'll ever make!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 293 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Remove chicken from bag and discard excess marinade. Grill over medium heat 6-8 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  3. 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

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

% 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.