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Grilled Chicken Tacos

Delicious grilled chicken tacos topped with fresh ingredients and a zesty sauce, perfect for a quick meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
For the Tacos
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 cup sour cream for topping
  • 1/4 cup salsa for topping

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken breasts and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Grill the Chicken
  1. Remove chicken from marinade and place on the grill. Cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  2. Once cooked, remove from grill and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Warm the corn tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds on each side.
  2. Slice the grilled chicken and place it on the tortillas. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, sour cream, and salsa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These tacos can be customized with your favorite toppings such as avocado or jalapeños.

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