Chicken Tacos

16g protein · 2 h 35 min · 206 kcal

Chicken Tacos

How to make chicken tacos! Delicious seasoned, grilled chicken, combined with traditional taco toppings such as cilantro relish, pico de gallo, and cotija!

2 h 35 min10 servings206 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 20 mini white corn tortillas
  • Fresh limes (cut into wedges (2 wedges per person))
  • 4 Tablespoon orange juice
  • 2 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoon lime juice
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoon ancho chili powder or chipotle chili powder
  • 2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine all marinade ingredients in a large ziplock bag.

  2. 2

    Add chicken thighs and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.

  3. 3

    Preheat grill over medium-hight heat. Oil the grill with canola oil (wad up some paper towel, add some oil, and rub grates using tongs to hold the paper towel).

  4. 4

    Remove chicken from the marinade and gently dab off excess liquid with paper towel.

  5. 5

    Place chicken on hot grill.

  6. 6

    Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, flipping once (thickest part of the chicken thigh should register about 165 degrees).

  7. 7

    Transfer to a cutting board and tent with foil. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before chopping into bite-sized pieces.

  8. 8

    Warm tortillas in a skillet. Layer two warmed mini corn tortillas together.

  9. 9

    Top with chopped chicken and your choice of toppings. Serve with fresh lime wedges.

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