Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos
Quick and flavorful chicken tacos marinated in zesty lime and cilantro, topped with fresh avocado and tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 44 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 limes, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Corn or flour tortillas
- Sliced avocado, for serving
- Diced tomatoes, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, combine lime juice, cilantro, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the chicken to the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat Up the Grill: Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the Chicken: Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- Rest the Chicken: Once cooked, remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Assemble the Tacos: Serve the chicken in warmed tortillas and top with avocado and tomatoes.
Notes
Don’t skip the marination step to enhance flavor. Adjust spice level to your liking!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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