Easy Lime Garlic Chicken Tacos
Flavorful chicken tacos made with lime, garlic and simple spices. This easy recipe comes together in about 30 minutes and is perfect for busy weeknights.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 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
- Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, salt and cumin in a small bowl.1 Tablespoon olive oil, 2 Tablespoons lime juice, 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- Pour marinade over chicken thighs and let marinate for 15-30 minutes.1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 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.
- Dice chicken thighs into cubes. Place chicken into warm taco shell and add toppings of choice.
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Notes
- Storage: Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Store toppings separately and reheat the chicken in a skillet before assembling tacos.
Nutrition
Serving: 2 tacos w/ flour tortillas (no toppings) | Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 827mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g