Grilled Lime and Chili Chicken Tacos Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

These Grilled Lime and Chili Chicken Tacos are a zesty and flavorful option for taco night. The chicken is marinated in a tangy lime and chili mixture, then grilled to perfection, making it a delicious filling for soft tortillas.

This Tacos Recipe is easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite toppings such as avocado, salsa, and cilantro.

Zesty Grilled Chicken Tacos

This recipe features marinated chicken grilled until juicy and tender, served in warm tortillas with fresh toppings. It takes about 30 minutes to prepare and cook, serving 4 people.

Ingredients

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Juice of 2 limes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
8 small corn or flour tortillas
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 avocado sliced
Fresh cilantro for garnish
Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken breasts and coat well. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Grill the Chicken: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Prepare the Tacos: Warm the tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds on each side. Slice the grilled chicken into strips.
Assemble: Place sliced chicken on each tortilla and top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, avocado slices, and fresh cilantro.
Serve: Squeeze lime juice over the tacos and serve with lime wedges on the side.