Chicken Tacos with Homemade Marinade

This Chicken Tacos with Homemade Marinade recipe offers vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients in just 25 minutes.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Marinating Time 30

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 tacos

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Perfectly tender and easy to marinate
3 cloves Fresh garlic Minced
1 lime Lime juice Freshly squeezed
2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil Helps marinade adherence
1 tsp Ground cumin Adds a rich, earthy note
1 tsp Smoked paprika Offers a delicious smokiness
2 tbsp Low-sodium soy sauce Enhances umami flavors

For the Toppings

2 cups Fresh veggies Like lettuce, tomatoes, and avocado
8 pieces Warm tortillas Corn or flour tortillas
1 cup Salsa For finishing touch

Equipment

Grill
Mixing bowl
skillet

Method

Preparation

Marinate the Chicken: Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, and soy sauce. Coat the chicken breasts and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat Your Grill: Heat your grill over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.
Cook the Chicken: Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest for 5 minutes.
Prepare Your Toppings: Chop fresh vegetables like lettuce, tomatoes, and avocado.
Assemble Your Tacos: Slice the grilled chicken and layer onto warm tortillas. Top with veggies and a squeeze of lime.
Enjoy!: Serve with additional salsa or a drizzle of the marinade.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a zesty kick, squeeze fresh lime juice over the finished tacos right before serving.

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