Grilled Chicken Street Tacos
Juicy grilled chicken sliced thin and tucked into warm corn tortillas with chopped onion, cilantro, and a bright squeeze of lime makes a fast, flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 to 2 pounds juicy chicken breasts
- Corn tortillas, small size, warmed
- 1 small white or yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro, leaves chopped
- 2 to 3 limes, for marinade and finishing
- Marinade components: lime juice, ground cumin, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper
- Optional: pinch of smoked paprika or gluten-free soy sauce
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in your chosen mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the marinated chicken until it reaches 165°F.
- Warm corn tortillas until pliable and slightly charred.
- Slice the grilled chicken against the grain into thin strips.
- Tuck the sliced chicken into the warm tortillas and top with onion, cilantro, and lime.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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