Name: Cilantro-Lime Grilled Chicken Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 120 min
Ingredients: 4 oz. chicken breasts (about four breasts); 1 bunch bunch cilantro (divided); 3 scallions (trimmed and roughly chopped); 1 jalapeño (seeded); 3 Tbsp. olive oil; 2 limes (juiced and zested, plus more for serving); 1 tsp. kosher salt (plus more to taste); 1/2 medium red onion (diced); 8 taco shells (or corn tortillas); Guacamole (for serving)

Taco ’bout a tasty Tuesday! Use this grilled chicken tacos recipe to create a make-ahead weeknight dinner that’s sure to please both kids and adults. Marinate juicy chicken breasts in a zesty cilantro-lime mixture, grill to perfection, and then fill your favorite taco shells. Top with diced onion, crumbled cotija cheese, fresh cilantro, a squeeze of lime and of course, fresh guac!

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Cilantro-Lime Grilled Chicken Tacos

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Marinate & Rest 1 hour 30 minutes

Total Time 2 hours

Servings 4

Calories 294 kcal

Author Lizzy Briskin

Ingredients

4 oz. chicken breasts about four breasts
1 bunch bunch cilantro divided
3 scallions trimmed and roughly chopped
1 jalapeño seeded
3 Tbsp. olive oil
2 limes juiced and zested, plus more for serving
1 tsp. kosher salt plus more to taste
1/2 medium red onion diced
8 taco shells or corn tortillas
Guacamole for serving

Instructions

For marinade, in blender, combine 3/4 of the cilantro along with scallions, jalapeño, olive oil, lime juice, lime zest and salt, and puree until uniform. Add splash of water if necessary to get blender moving.
Transfer mixture to zip-top bag or container and add chicken. Refrigerate and marinate 1-4 hours. Allow chicken to come to room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking.
Preheat grill or indoor grill pan to medium-high heat. When hot, place chicken on grill and discard remaining marinade. Cook until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, 6-7 minutes per side. Transfer to cutting board to rest 5 minutes.
Dice chicken and transfer to bowl. Add diced onion, reserved cilantro leaves and additional lime juice, if desired. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Portion chicken into tortillas or with taco shells and serve with side of guacamole.