Grilled Chicken Taco Recipe

Name: Mariah's Steakhouse & Pastas Grilled Chicken Taco Recipe
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 tbs olive oil; 2 tbs lime juice; 2 to taste garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 8 pieces corn tortillas; 2 cups shredded lettuce; 1 cup diced tomatoes; 1 cup sour cream; 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend); 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 0.5 cup sliced jalapeños

Inspired by Mariah's Steakhouse & Pasta

Time45m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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Marinade

2 tbs olive oil

2 tbs ReaLime juice

2 to taste Garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp Ground cumin

1 tsp Chili powder

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

Chicken

4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Taco Assembly

8 pieces corn tortillas

2 cups shredded lettuce

1 cup Diced Tomatoes

1 cup Sour cream

1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)

1/2 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped

1/2 cup sliced jalapeños

Method

Marinade Preparation

Combine Marinade Ingredients

In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Marinate Chicken

Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours for more flavor).

Grilling

Preheat Grill

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F or 200°C).

Grill Chicken

Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the remaining marinade. Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

Rest Chicken

Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Taco Assembly

Warm Tortillas

While the chicken is resting, warm the corn tortillas on the grill for about 1-2 minutes on each side until soft and pliable.

Assemble Tacos

Slice the grilled chicken into strips. To assemble the tacos, place a few pieces of chicken in the center of each warm tortilla. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, a dollop of sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, and sliced jalapeños as desired.

Serve

Serve the tacos immediately with lime wedges on the side for extra flavor.