Chicken Tacos Recipe
Three tacos with grilled chicken, topped with onions and cilantro.
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Ingredients
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Taco Filling
Taco Assembly
Method
Prepare Chicken
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken breast and coat well. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Grill the Chicken
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Once cooked, remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes.
- 3
Slice the Chicken
Slice the grilled chicken into thin strips.
Assemble Tacos
- 4
Warm the Tortillas
In a dry skillet over medium heat, warm the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- 5
- 6
Serve
Serve the tacos with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.