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The Best Grilled Chicken Tacos (Marinade) | lecremedelacrumb.com
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The Best Grilled Chicken Tacos Marinade

The best grilled chicken tacos marinade makes these the ultimate, healthy grilled tacos you'll ever make!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Marinating time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Tiffany Azure

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: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 615mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 158IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg
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