What’s in this Grilled Chicken Taco Recipe?
A quick cook time, a handful of fresh ingredients, and boneless skinless chicken breasts make these chicken street tacos an easy weeknight dinner that’ll satisfy the entire family. Who doesn’t love a handheld dinner?
Chicken Breasts: We’ll dunk these into a quick marinade while preparing the remaining ingredients. Olive Oil: Extra virgin preferred. Limes: Lime adds acidity and bright flavor to the chili lime marinade. Chili Powder: This adds some heat to the marinade. Cumin: Adds earthy richness. Mexican Oregano: This adds another dimension of citrus flavor. Salt + Black Pepper: Always! Greek Yogurt: Creates a creamy texture for the slaw topping. Green Cabbage: This is the base of the our slaw. You can use red cabbage for a bolder flavor. Cilantro: All good tacos have fresh cilantro, but skip it if you hate it. You can use parsley too. Green Onions: Adds refreshing bite. Jalapeño: Adds some heat to the slaw. Corn Tortillas: Warmed tortillas are a must. You can use flour if you prefer, but corn tortillas get a nice crispness. Avocado: I love topping my tacos with avocado slices. It’s fresh and creamy! Queso Fresco: A classic for any street taco.
Variations on Easy Grilled Chicken Tacos
The beauty of taco night is that everyone can customize it to their own tastes.
Swap the chicken breasts for juicy thighs, or try steak or shrimp! For spicier grilled chicken tacos, add some crushed red pepper flakes or cayenne red pepper to the marinade. Add a splash of orange juice to the marinade for an even bolder citrus flavor, or try swapping out the marinade entirely for a barbecue sauce to make barbecue chicken tacos. Don’t love corn tortillas? Flour, cassava flour, and half flour, half corn tortillas are all excellent options. You could even use these in lettuce wraps. And, of course, have all your favorite taco toppings on the table! I love having lime wedges, sour cream, red onion, and pico de gallo on hand—just to name a few!
How to Store and Reheat Chili Lime Chicken Tacos
Store leftover grilled chicken tacos in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. I highly recommend storing the meat and tortillas separately and assembling the tacos after reheating the individual components. Reheat the chicken in the microwave in 30-second increments until warmed through, and heat the tortillas as described in step 6 of the recipe!
How to Freeze the Best Grilled Chicken Tacos
Freeze grilled chili lime chicken in an airtight container or Ziplock bag for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating and assembling the tacos.
What to Serve with Grilled Chicken Tacos
These delicious chicken tacos are perfect for Cinco de Mayo! I recommend having tortilla chips on hand for homemade nachos or to dip into this Cheesy Refried Bean Dip. To fully embrace Taco Tuesday, I love having Mexican street corn and fresh guacamole on hand too! And of course, don’t forget a some good margaritas.
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