Description
Juicy grilled chicken marinated in vibrant lime and cilantro, served in warm flour tortillas with zesty lime and fresh herbs. A quick, flavorful summer staple perfect for gatherings or weeknights.
Ingredients
4 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 limes, juice and 2 tablespoons zest (plus wedges for serving)
½ cup chopped cilantro (including stems)
1 medium red onion, julienne
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
8 (6-inch) flour tortillas
Additional cilantro and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
Juilienne the red onion and set aside. Chop cilantro stems and ½ the leaves.
Squeeze juice from 2 limes into a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, cilantro, salt, cumin, and lime zest.
Place chicken in a zip-top bag. Pour marinade over it, seal, and massage to coat. Chill for 15 minutes.
Preheat grill to 375°F. Oil grates to prevent sticking.
Grill chicken 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest 5 minutes.
Toss sliced chicken with julienne onions and 1 tablespoon lime juice.
Warm tortillas on grill or in microwave. Assemble with chicken and a squeeze of lime juice.
Notes
Use ground chicken for quicker skillet cooking
Reserve cilantro stems for marinade depth
Corn tortillas make a gluten-free option
Shallots soften bite if used instead of onion
Lime zest intensifies citrus flavor
Let tacos rest 10 minutes before serving to enrich flavors
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 110mg