Description
Tender grilled chicken, bold seasonings, and fresh toppings in warm tortillas. This quick, customizable recipe balances smoky spices, citrus, and aromatic herbs for vibrant, crowd-pleasing Mexican flavor.
Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs (680g) chicken breast
12 corn or flour small tortillas (gluten-free optional)
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp smoked chili powder
1 tsp cumin (to toast)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 tbsp oil (for cooking)
1 cup chopped onions (added separately in step)
1 tsp salt (for marinade)
Instructions
Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes and place in a bowl
Whisk lime juice, chili powder, cumin, and salt to form marinade
Coat chicken evenly and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes
Heat skillet over medium-high heat
Add 1 tbsp oil and sauté onions until translucent (4-5 mins)
Remove onions, return skillet to warm, add marinated chicken
Cook for 6-8 minutes per side until browned
Warm tortillas in microwave or dry skillet
Fill tortillas with chicken, onions, cilantro, and toppings
Drizzle with salsa or sour cream if desired
Notes
Use thighs for juicier meat
Corn tortillas = gluten-free option
Cilantro can be replaced with parsley
Add avocado (not mentioned in original but suggested by others)
Toppings can be salsa, pico de gallo, or lettuce/guacamole
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Baking
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 18mg