Jul 13 2026
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Roasted Chicken Tacos Recipe

Inspired by AyAyAy! Mexican Cuisine
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Chile spice grilled chicken, pickled peppers, avocado pico, cilantro

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Ingredients

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Chicken Marinade

Pickled Peppers

Avocado Pico

Tacos

Method

Chicken Marinade

  1. 1

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a large bowl, combine olive oil, chile powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken breasts into the marinade and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours for maximum flavor.

  2. 2

    Grill the Chicken

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Slice the Chicken

    Once rested, slice the chicken into thin strips.

Pickled Peppers

  1. 4

    Prepare the Pickling Liquid

    In a medium saucepan, combine white vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil and stir until the sugar and salt are dissolved.

  2. 5

    Pickle the Peppers

    Remove from heat and add the sliced jalapeños to the pickling liquid. Let it cool to room temperature and then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using.

Avocado Pico

  1. 6

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Dice the avocados and tomato, finely chop the onion and cilantro.

  2. 7

    Mix the Pico

    In a bowl, combine the diced avocados, tomato, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and season with salt to taste. Mix gently to avoid mashing the avocados.

Tacos Assembly

  1. 8

    Assemble the Tacos

    Warm the corn tortillas on the grill or in a skillet. To each tortilla, add a few slices of grilled chicken, top with pickled jalapeños and avocado pico.

  2. 9

    Serve

    Serve the tacos with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.

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