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Lime Marinated Chicken Tacos are grilled, fresh lime marinated chicken breasts stuffed into crunchy taco shells and loaded with your favorite toppings. #mustlovehomecooking #mexicanfood #tacorecipes

Lime Marinated Chicken Tacos

Lime Marinated Chicken Tacos are a perfect meal for everyday. The meat can be prepared a day ahead and reheated for easy, delicious tacos anytime.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time :3 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time :10 minutes
Total Time :3 hours 25 minutes
Servings :12
Calories :130
Course :Dinner

Ingredients

  • 3 chicken breasts halved lengthwise
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning or 1 packet
  • 1 medium lime
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 12 medium taco shells
  • Pico De Gallo lettuce, sour cream, shredded cheese, taco sauce

Instructions 

  • Half the chicken horizontally with a sharp knife into chicken cutlets. Sprinkle both sides of each chicken piece with half the salt and pepper. Squeeze the juice from 1/2 of the lime onto chicken, then sprinkle chicken with 1/2 of the taco Seasoning. Turn the chicken over and repeat on the other side. Pile the chicken breasts into a medium bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  • Preheat grill or grill pan. Cook chicken approximately 4 minutes on each side, until reaching 165°F degrees internally. Remove and cover with foil. Allow chicken to rest 5 minutes then cut into small bite-size pieces.
  • To assemble, fill bottom of each taco shell with chicken pieces, then add a squeeze of lime juice. Top with garnishes and enjoy!

Chef Tips

This marinade also works well with shrimp. beef and pork.
Nutrition information does not include garnishes.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Lime Marinated Chicken Tacos
Serving Size
 
1 taco
Amount per Serving
Calories
130
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
36
mg
12
%
Sodium
 
231
mg
10
%
Potassium
 
246
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
 
9
g
3
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
13
g
26
%
Vitamin A
 
58
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
 
18
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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