Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken Tacos
A burst of flavor with juicy grilled chicken marinated in cilantro and lime, served in taco shells with fresh toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Taco shells (soft or hard)
- Fresh toppings (e.g., shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, avocado, cheese, sour cream)
Instructions
- Whisk together lime juice, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Marinate the chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve sliced chicken in taco shells with fresh toppings of your choice.
Notes
For best results, let the chicken marinate longer. Always slice against the grain for tender pieces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg