Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos
Simple, tasty, and filled with fresh bold flavours, this Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos recipe is not just for Taco Tuesday! It is so easy to make any night of the week and comes together in only a few simple steps.
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Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1½ pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
- 2 limes, juice and zest
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 8 tortillas
Instructions
- In a bowl or ziptop bag, combine the chicken with cilantro, lime, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and oil. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours.
- When ready to cook the chicken thighs, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a line coating of oil. Once hot, add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or cooked through.
- Set the chicken aside to rest for 5 minutes. While the chicken rests, whip down the skillet and warm up the tortillas over medium heat.
- After the chicken has rested for 5 minutes, cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Alternatively, you can shred it.
- Assemble your tacos with your favourite toppings.
Notes
Topping Ideas
- coleslaw or shredded cabbage
- sliced red onions
- guacamole or sliced avocado
- lime wedges
- crumbled cheese (ie cotija)
- crema or sour cream
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 1177mg | Potassium: 550mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 193IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 4mg