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Cilantro-Lime Grilled Chicken Tacos
Cilantro-Lime Grilled Chicken Tacos
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Marinate & Rest
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
2 hrs
 
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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts
Cilantro-Lime Grilled Chicken Tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 294 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 12g
Cholesterol 18mg6%
Sodium 593mg25%
Potassium 348mg10%
Carbohydrates 23g8%
Fiber 4g16%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 319IU6%
Vitamin C 19mg23%
Calcium 50mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.