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Grilled Chicken Tacos

Delicious and flavorful grilled chicken tacos topped with fresh ingredients and served in warm tortillas.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Tacos
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lime juiced
Taco Assembly
  • 8 small corn tortillas warmed
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 jalapeño sliced optional

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Add chicken breasts and coat well. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Grill the Chicken
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and grill for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked. Let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Slice the grilled chicken into strips. On each tortilla, layer shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, and grilled chicken. Top with sour cream, cilantro, and jalapeño slices if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize toppings based on your preference. You can also use chicken thighs for a juicier option.

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