Grilled Chicken Tacos Recipe
Three tacos filled with grilled chicken, topped with fresh salsa.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Salsa
Tacos
Method
Chicken Marinade
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and make sure they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.
Salsa
- 3
Make the Salsa
In a medium bowl, combine diced tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, minced jalapeño (if using), lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Stir gently to mix and set aside.
Grilling Chicken and Assembly
- 4
- 5
Slice the Chicken
After resting, slice the grilled chicken into thin strips.
- 6
Warm the Tortillas
In a dry skillet over medium heat, warm the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- 7
Assemble the Tacos
Place a few slices of grilled chicken in each tortilla. Top with fresh salsa, sliced avocado, and crumbled feta cheese.