Grilled Taco and Lime Chicken for Tacos

You can never have too many Mexican recipes, so give Grilled Taco and Lime Chicken for Tacos a try. Watching your figure? This gluten free, dairy free, paleolithic, and primal recipe has 55 calories, 9g of protein, and 1g of fat per serving. For 48 cents per serving, you get a side dish that serves 8. It is perfect for The Fourth Of July. 40955 people were glad they tried this recipe. Head to the store and pick up smoked paprika, kosher salt, limes, and a few other things to make it today. It is brought to you by Picky Palate. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. With a spoonacular score of 43%, this dish is solid. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Taco Lime Grilled Chicken, Grilled Taco and Lime Spiced Chicken, and Key Lime Grilled Chicken Taco Skewers.

Servings: 8

 

Ingredients:

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon kosher salt

2 limes, split

3-4 medium to large boneless skinless chicken breasts

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (regular paprika works too)

Equipment:

grill

bowl

Cooking instruction summary:

Preheat indoor or outdoor grill to medium high heat.Place cumin, salt, pepper, paprika and garlic salt into a bowl. Stir to combine.Place chicken breast into a large bowl or large ziploc bag. Pour seasonings over chicken then squeeze the juice of one whole lime over chicken and seasonings. Stir chicken around with seasonings and lime. You can marinate up 1-5 hours if desired. Can be grilled immediately as well.Spray grill lightly with cooking spray then carefully place chicken onto grill. Let grill 5-6 minutes each side, or until cooked through and juices run clear. Transfer chicken to a large plate and let rest for 10 minutes. Thinly slice chicken and squeeze with juice of last lime over tops. Thinly sliced chicken goes great inside tacos. Top with your favorite toppings.

 

Step by step:


1. Preheat indoor or outdoor grill to medium high heat.

2. Place cumin, salt, pepper, paprika and garlic salt into a bowl. Stir to combine.

3. Place chicken breast into a large bowl or large ziploc bag.

4. Pour seasonings over chicken then squeeze the juice of one whole lime over chicken and seasonings. Stir chicken around with seasonings and lime. You can marinate up 1-5 hours if desired. Can be grilled immediately as well.Spray grill lightly with cooking spray then carefully place chicken onto grill.

5. Let grill 5-6 minutes each side, or until cooked through and juices run clear.

6. Transfer chicken to a large plate and let rest for 10 minutes. Thinly slice chicken and squeeze with juice of last lime over tops. Thinly sliced chicken goes great inside tacos. Top with your favorite toppings.


Nutrition Information:

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54k Calories
9g Protein
1g Total Fat
2g Carbs
3% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
54k
3%

Fat
1g
2%

  Saturated Fat
0.25g
2%

Carbohydrates
2g
1%

  Sugar
0.3g
0%

Cholesterol
27mg
9%

Sodium
486mg
21%

Get Enough Of These
Protein
9g
18%

Vitamin B3
4mg
22%

Selenium
13µg
20%

Vitamin B6
0.33mg
16%

Phosphorus
93mg
9%

Vitamin C
5mg
7%

Vitamin B5
0.65mg
6%

Potassium
182mg
5%

Magnesium
13mg
3%

Vitamin B2
0.05mg
3%

Iron
0.47mg
3%

Vitamin B1
0.03mg
2%

Fiber
0.57g
2%

Zinc
0.28mg
2%

Manganese
0.04mg
2%

Vitamin A
86IU
2%

Vitamin B12
0.08µg
1%

Copper
0.03mg
1%

Calcium
11mg
1%

Vitamin E
0.16mg
1%

covered percent of daily need
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