Jul 14 2026
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Chicken Soft Tacos Recipe

Inspired by Orphan
Time40m
Serves4

Chicken grilled with jack cheese and jalapeños, wrapped in flour tortillas with tomatoes, lettuce, avocado and cilantro, served with black beans, and fresh salsa

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Ingredients

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For the Chicken Filling

For the Tacos

For Serving

Method

Prepare the Chicken Filling

  1. 1

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a bowl, combine the olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken breasts and coat them evenly with the marinade. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Grill the Chicken

    Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F).

  3. 3

    Add Cheese and Jalapeños

    In the last minute of grilling, top the chicken with jack cheese and sliced jalapeños. Cover the grill to allow the cheese to melt.

  4. 4

    Slice the Chicken

    Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes. Then, slice it into thin strips.

Assemble the Tacos

  1. 5

    Prepare the Tortillas

    Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side, until they are soft and pliable.

  2. 6

    Fill the Tacos

    On each tortilla, place a portion of the grilled chicken with melted cheese and jalapeños. Add chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce, sliced avocado, and chopped cilantro.

Serve

  1. 7

    Plate the Tacos

    Serve the assembled tacos on a plate. Alongside, add a scoop of black beans and a small bowl of fresh salsa for dipping.

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