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Easy Weeknight Chicken Tacos

Angelina
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients 

  • 2 large chicken breasts boneless skinless
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 tbsp chilli powder
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 2 tbsp - 1/4 cup hot sauce
  • 1 lime juice & zest
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • soft corn tortillas
  • Toppings
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 small white onion diced
  • 1 small jalapeno finely diced
  • Hot sauce
  • lime wedges
  • radishes thinly sliced

Instructions 

  • In a resealable bag, combine garlic, chili powder, cumin, lime juice, lime zest, hot sauce, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Add chicken and let marinade for at least 2 hours or overnight in refrigerator.
  • Grill or broil until the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees F.
  • Let chicken rest for 10 min and then use a fork to shred.
  • Warm up the tortillas and prepare all of the toppings.
  • To assemble the tacos, place shredded chicken in a tortilla and top with cilantro, onion, avocado, jalapeno, and hot sauce (or whatever toppings your prefer). Serve with sliced radishes and lime wedges on the side.

Notes

* Nutrition Facts don't include any toppings (just chicken and tortillas).

Nutrition

Serving: 2tacosCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 29gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 480mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1g
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