Description
Delicious and versatile grilled chicken tacos with a smoky flavor and vibrant toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 2 tbsp cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic, freshly minced
- 1.5 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp oregano
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1.75 lb chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch strips
- 24 corn tortillas
- 2 cups pico de gallo
- 0.5 cup cilantro
- 8 lime wedges
- 1 cup guacamole
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cup onions, finely diced
- 2 tbsp hot sauce
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix orange juice, cider vinegar, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and coat well. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill: Heat your grill to medium-high to ensure even cooking.
- Grill the chicken: Remove chicken from the marinade and grill for 5-7 minutes on each side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Warm the tortillas: Wrap tortillas in foil and place them on the grill for a few minutes.
- Assemble the tacos: Slice grilled chicken, fill tortillas, and top with pico de gallo, onions, cilantro, guacamole, and lime juice. Serve with sour cream and hot sauce.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Don’t overcrowd the grill to ensure even cooking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg