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Grilled Chicken Tacos

Grilled Chicken Tacos

These Grilled Chicken Tacos are a delicious blend of marinated chicken and fresh toppings, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinated Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Taco Components
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 jalapeño sliced optional for heat

Equipment

  • grill
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Marinate the chicken breasts with olive oil, lime juice, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  3. Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
  4. Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
  5. Warm the corn tortillas on the grill for a few seconds on each side.
  6. Assemble the tacos by placing sliced chicken on each tortilla, then topping with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, and jalapeño slices if using.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15g

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings and try different proteins to suit your taste.

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