Lime Chicken Soft Tacos are a refreshing and tasty dish that's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual get-together. Here's how you can make them:
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- ⅛ cup red wine vinegar
- ½ lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 10 (6 inch) flour tortillas
- 1 tomato, diced
- ¼ cup shredded lettuce
- ¼ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ¼ cup salsa
Instructions:
Step 1: Marinate the Chicken
- Mix the Marinade: In a large bowl, combine red wine vinegar, lime juice, sugar, salt, pepper, green onions, garlic, and oregano.
- Add Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the marinade, turn to coat thoroughly, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
Step 2: Cook the Chicken
- Preheat Grill or Skillet: Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook Chicken: Remove the chicken from the marinade, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, until the juices run clear and the chicken is no longer pink inside.
Step 3: Prepare Tacos
- Warm Tortillas: Heat tortillas in the microwave for 30 seconds or on a skillet for a few seconds on each side.
- Assemble Tacos: Slice the chicken into strips. Place chicken on the warmed tortillas, and top with diced tomato, lettuce, cheese, and salsa.
Step 4: Serve
- Add Garnishes: Offer lime wedges, extra salsa, sour cream, or guacamole on the side.
- Enjoy: Serve the tacos hot, allowing everyone to build their own perfect taco.
Tips:
- Variations: Add other toppings such as avocado slices, cilantro, or diced onions to enhance the flavor.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve with a side of Mexican rice and refried beans for a complete meal.
These lime chicken soft tacos offer a zesty, savory meal that's easy to make and always a hit at the dinner table. Enjoy crafting this delightful dish that brings a burst of flavors with every bite!
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Lime Chicken Soft Tacos Recipe
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 tacos
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Whip up these zesty lime chicken soft tacos for a quick and delicious meal. Marinated in lime juice and spices, the chicken is both tender and flavorful, perfect for a fun and easy dinner any night of the week.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 8 soft flour tortillas
- Optional toppings: avocado slices, cilantro, sour cream, shredded cheese, sliced radishes
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add chicken, toss to coat, and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic and onion until soft.
- Add marinated chicken and cook until chicken is golden and fully cooked.
- Warm tortillas and assemble tacos with chicken, onions, and any desired toppings.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by adding chopped cilantro or a squeeze of fresh lime juice to the chicken while cooking.
- For a lighter option, use corn tortillas instead of flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
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