Description
Zesty and flavorful, these Mexican-style Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos offer juicy chicken in a bright herb-driven lime-cilantro marinade. Served in warm tortillas with pickled onions and avocado, they’re a quick, satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
2 pounds skinless chicken breasts
1 cup chopped cilantro
2 large limes (juice and zest)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
8 soft tortillas (flour or corn)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
Pickled onions (to serve)
1 ripe avocado (sliced or mashed for garnish)
Instructions
Chop cilantro and mince garlic.
In a bowl, combine lime juice, zest, olive oil, chili powder, and salt.
Add cilantro and garlic, blending into a smooth marinade.
Add chicken to marinade and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes (30 minutes preferred).
Heat a skillet or grill and cook chicken until golden and fully cooked (about 5-6 minutes per side).
Warm tortillas in the oven or on a skillet.
Assemble tacos with cooked chicken, pickled onions, and avocado.
Notes
Chickens thighs can be used for juicier results.
Cilantro can be substituted with parsley for a milder flavor.
Marinade can be made ahead and refrigerated.
Use corn tortillas for a whole-grain, gluten-free option.
Add hot sauce or salsa for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Baking
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg