Description
Zesty, protein-packed tacos featuring marinated grilled chicken, fresh cilantro, lime juice, and warm tortillas. A quick, customizable recipe with bold flavors for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
2 (6 oz) chicken breast, skinless and boneless
4 small husked tomatillos, husks discarded
1 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped (stems included)
3 oz lime juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp white vinegar
2 tbsp avocado oil (or olive oil)
8–12 flour tortillas
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp chili powder
Instructions
Prep the marinade: Whisk lime juice, minced garlic, white vinegar, 1 tbsp oil, salt, cumin, chili powder, and half the cilantro
Marinate chicken for 20 minutes
Heat remaining oil in a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat
Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side (or until fully cooked)
Toast tortillas in the same pan
Sauté tomatillos in the leftover marinade until softened
Assemble tacos by layering chicken, tomatillos, and extra fresh cilantro
Notes
Use chicken thighs for juicier results
Warm tortillas in a dry skillet for 10–15 seconds per side
Opt for corn tortillas if avoiding gluten
Adjust lime juice-to-cilantro ratio to taste
Sauté tomatillos gently to avoid burning
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Baking
- Method: Grilling/Searing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tacos per person
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg