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Chicken Tacos


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-free

Description

Delicious chicken tacos made with marinated boneless skinless chicken thighs and fresh toppings.


Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons lime juice (juice of 1 lime)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • Flour or corn tortillas
  • Chopped red onion (for serving)
  • Cilantro (for serving)
  • Avocado or guacamole (for serving)
  • Salsa or pico de gallo (for serving)
  • Queso fresco (for serving)
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, salt and cumin in a small bowl.
  2. Pour marinade over chicken thighs and let marinate for 15-30 minutes.
  3. Grill chicken thighs using an indoor or outdoor grill or cook on the stove top in a cast iron skillet over medium heat for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until cooked throughout (internal temperature should be 170-175°F). Once cooked, pull chicken from heat and let rest for 3-5 minutes.
  4. Dice chicken thighs into cubes. Place chicken into warm taco shell and add toppings of choice.

Notes

  • Adjust marinating time based on preference for flavor intensity.
  • Serve with a variety of toppings to enhance flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg