Cilantro lime chicken tacos are a delicious and flavorful Mexican dish that combines tender chicken marinated in cilantro and lime juice, served in soft tortillas with a variety of toppings usually cilantro and onion. I love buying tacos from a taco truck, but the prices have been so expensive. So why go buy them when you can easily make them! Here’s a simple recipe to make cilantro lime chicken tacos at home:

Ingredients:

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (leanest cut of chicken), sliced thinly.
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 10 corn tortillas
• Toppings of your choice: My family usually just adds cilantro, onion and salsa. I have a Verde salsa recipe linked here: Easy Chili Verde (sugarfreemommy.com)

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, combine lime juice, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper. Mix well to create the marinade.
2. Place the chicken pieces into a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, making sure it’s well coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours) to allow the flavors to infuse into the chicken.
3. While the chicken is marinating, prepare your desired taco toppings and set them aside.
4. Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. If using a skillet, add a little oil to prevent sticking.
5. Remove the chicken from the marinade and throw out the remaining marinade.
6. Grill or cook the chicken in the skillet for about 4-5 minutes per side or until cooked through and slightly charred. I love mine super charred, so I cook a little longer.
7. Warm the tortillas on the grill or in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds on each side until they are pliable.
8. Assemble the tacos: Place some of the cooked chicken on each tortilla, and add your favorite toppings on top.
9. Serve the cilantro lime chicken tacos immediately with lime wedges on the side for extra tang.

Enjoy these mouthwatering cilantro lime chicken tacos as a tasty and satisfying meal! One of my families favorites for sure. Feel free to customize the toppings to suit your preferences and add extra cilantro or lime juice if you love those flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Servings: 10 Amount per serving Calories169 % Daily Value* Total Fat 4.2g 5% Saturated Fat 0.9g 5%Cholesterol 40mg 13% Sodium 39mg 2%Total Carbohydrate 17.8g 6%Dietary Fiber 0.1g 0%Total Sugars 0.2g Protein 15.6g Vitamin D 0mcg0%Calcium 9mg1%Iron 1mg3%Potassium 125mg3%*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice. Recipe analyzed by 📷