Description
Zesty smoky tacos with grilled chicken, bold spices, and crunchy cabbage. Perfect for quick meals or summer barbecues, with no pork or alcohol.
Ingredients
4 pieces (5 oz each) chicken breast
2 tbsp chili powder
8 small tortillas
1 cup chopped cabbage
2 tbsp olive oil
2 lime, juiced
Salt to taste
Instructions
Pat dry chicken breasts and cut into 1-inch cubes
Mix chili powder, olive oil, lime juice, and salt into marinade
Combine chicken and marinade; chill for 15+ minutes
Preheat grill to 375°F
Grill chicken 5 minutes per side until charred and done
Warm tortillas on grill
Toss cabbage with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lime juice, and salt
Assemble tacos with chicken, cabbage, and warmed tortillas
Notes
Substitute chicken thighs for juicier results
Use mild chili powder for less heat
Whole wheat or corn tortillas are lighter options
Batch-cook chicken for meal prep
Recipe is halal and non-alcoholic friendly
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (per serving)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 130mg