The Best Grilled Chicken Tacos Marinade
The best grilled chicken tacos marinade makes these the ultimate, healthy grilled tacos you'll ever make!
Servings:4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless breasts, pounded to even thickness
- 8-10 taco-sized flour , or corn tortillas
Marinade
- ⅓ cup oil
- juice of 2 limes
- zest of 1 lime
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Topping
- toppings: corn salsa, avocados, cilantro
Instructions
- Whisk together all marinade ingredients. Place chicken in a large resealable bag, add marinade, and seal bag. Chill for at least 30 minutes, or up to 3 hours.
- Remove chicken from bag and discard excess marinade. Grill over medium heat 6-8 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Transfer chicken to a platter and cover with foil. Allow to rest for 3-5 minutes. Thinly slice and serve in tortillas with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Pro tip: use this marinated chicken for anything from tacos, to salads, burritos, enchiladas and more!
Nutrition
Calories: 293 kcal, Carbohydrates: 26 g, Protein: 4 g, Fat: 20 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 1 mg, Sodium: 615 mg, Potassium: 129 mg, Fiber: 4 g, Sugar: 2 g, Vitamin A: 158 IU, Vitamin C: 1 mg, Calcium: 53 mg, Iron: 1 mg