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Grilled Chicken Tacos

Lime-marinated chicken thighs grill until tender, then fill warm corn shells with avocado, onion, and cilantro.

$2.23per serving $$
25 minstart to table
4servings

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb trimmed boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 tsp ancho chili powder
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 12 mini corn taco shells
  • 1 large avocado
  • 1 small red or yellow onion
  • 3 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • lime wedges (optional)

Steps

  1. Whisk lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  2. Coat the chicken with the marinade and let it stand for 10 minutes.
  3. Heat a grill to medium-high, about 400 F, and grill the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes per side until it reaches 165 F.
  4. Warm the taco shells on the grill for 1 to 2 minutes, turning once.
  5. Slice the chicken and fill the shells with chicken, avocado, onion, and cilantro.

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