Easy Grilled Chicken Tacos Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (or Chicken Thighs)
• 1 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin
• pinch Salt and Black Pepper
• 6 5-inch Corn Tortillas
• 8 ounces Fresh Salsa
• Corn, Cotija Cheese, Fresh Cilantro, Lime Wedges

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Prepare the chicken for grilling ---

2. 2

   Pat the CHICKEN BREASTS dry and pound the thicker portions to an even thickness for more consistent cooking.

3. 3

   Place CHICKEN in a mixing bowl with OLIVE OIL, CUMIN, SALT, and PEPPER. Toss to coat and rest at room temperature for 30 minutes. This tempers the chicken and allows the flavors to meld.

4. 4

   --- Grill the chicken ---

5. 5

   Preheat the grill to 400°F. Brush the grill grates clean and lightly oil.

6. 6

   Place the CHICKEN BREASTS in the center of the grill, close the lid, and grill for 3-5 minutes, or until it releases easily from the grates without sticking.

7. 7

   Flip the chicken over and adjust the knobs to create indirect heat (medium-off-medium) or MOM.

8. 8

   Close the lid and grill until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.

9. 9

   Use fresh tongs to transfer grilled chicken breasts to a covered plate and rest for 5 minutes until they reach 165°F.

10. 10

    --- Assemble the grilled chicken tacos ---

11. 11

    While the grilled chicken rests, lightly oil both sides of the tortillas and grill for a few minutes on each side until warmed.

12. 12

    Shred or slice the grilled chicken against the grain.

13. 13

    Stuff chicken into each tortilla, add favorite toppings, and enjoy!