Smoky Lemon Chicken Tacos Recipe

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

These Smoky Lemon Chicken Tacos are a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with a zesty lemon marinade and smoky spices. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual gathering, this Tacos Recipe is sure to impress.

The preparation is simple, making it easy to whip up a delicious meal in no time. You can customize the toppings to your liking, adding fresh vegetables, salsas, or creamy sauces.

Quick and Flavorful Smoky Lemon Chicken Tacos

This recipe features marinated chicken grilled to perfection, served in warm tortillas with your choice of toppings. It takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
8 small corn or flour tortillas
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup diced tomatoes
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken thighs, ensuring they are well coated. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Grill the Chicken: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and juices run clear. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes.
Prepare the Tacos: Slice the grilled chicken into strips. Warm the tortillas on the grill or in a pan until pliable.
Assemble the Tacos: Place a portion of chicken on each tortilla. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
Serve: Squeeze fresh lime juice over the tacos and serve immediately with additional lime wedges on the side.