Description
These grilled chicken tacos are a flavor-packed delight that’s perfect for any day of the week. Juicy marinated chicken, fresh toppings, and warm tortillas come together for a satisfying meal that’s sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For Serving:
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- diced avocado
- shredded lettuce
- chopped tomatoes
- crumbled queso fresco
- fresh cilantro
- lime wedges
- sour cream or crema (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken, coat evenly, cover, and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat grill over medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest, then slice into strips.
- Warm the Tortillas: Heat tortillas on the grill or in a skillet.
- Assemble Tacos: Fill each tortilla with grilled chicken, avocado, lettuce, tomato, queso fresco, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges and sour cream.
Notes
- Chicken thighs stay juicy when grilled, but breasts work well too.
- Try with chipotle mayo or salsa verde for extra flavor.
- Leftover chicken is great in burrito bowls or salads.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus marinating)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
