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These Mexican Chicken Tacos are a great grilled chicken taco recipe that is so easy to make, you won’t mind making it over and over again. This simple recipe is packed with authentic flavor and can be on your table in a half-hour!
In our house we don’t need the excuse of Tuesday to have a taco night! These chicken tacos are so quick and easy to make, they are a great option for a weeknight meal that the whole family will love!
Why The Mexican Chicken Tacos Are So Good!
- Quick and easy: These grilled chicken tacos are ready to serve in less than 20 minutes! Made with simple ingredients they are a great go to when you are short on time.
- Flavorful: The chicken breast is marinated in a lime and spice mix making them wonderfully tender and tasty!
- Easy to make your own: These tacos are easily adapted to your tastes with a range of optional toppings. From guacamole to pico de gallo, to sour cream and pickled jalapenos. The choice is yours!
How to make chicken tacos from scratch
- In a small bowl, mix together the marinade.
- Slice the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in half, horizontally.
- Place the chicken in a gallon Ziplock bag and pour the marinade on top. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 3 hours.
- Grill the Mexican chicken for approximately 4 to 5 minutes per side until it is cooked through. Remove the grilled chicken from the grill or pan and slice into long strips, then set aside.
- While the chicken rests, grill each corn tortilla for about 30 seconds on each side.
- When you are ready to assemble the Mexican Chicken Tacos, place the grilled chicken in a tortilla followed by pico de gallo, corn, and guacamole. Finally, top with cilantro and serve!
Recipe Notes and Tips
When it comes to making these easy grilled chicken tacos, there are a few things you can do to get that authentic flavor without spending too long in the kitchen.
- Use fresh lime juice. It has a robust flavor and you’ll notice the difference.
- Cut the chicken so it’s an even thickness so that it cooks evenly.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it. This will help the chicken to get nice and juicy.
- Warm the tortillas before filling them. This helps them to become more pliable and easier to wrap.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of tortillas are used for street tacos?
I like to use corn tortillas for an authentic Mexican taco. They help to bolster the other ingredients and add to the flavor. You can use flour tortillas if that’s what you have.
What do you serve with chicken tacos?
These tacos are easily a meal by themselves, especially when loaded with lots of toppings! If you like, you can serve them with sides like refried beans, grilled corn, avocado corn salad or grilled veggies.
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Mexican Chicken Tacos
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless thick chicken breasts, cut in half horizontally
- 8 taco corn tortillas
MARINADE
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp agave
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
TOPPINGS
- Pico de gallo
- Corn, optional
- Guacamole
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together ingredients for the marinade. Add marinade and chicken to a ziplock bag. Seal the bag and refrigerate for 30 minutes, up to 3 hours.
- Heat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for approximately 4 to 5 minutes on each side until cooked through. Remove from heat and slice into long strips.
- Cook tortillas on the grill for approximately 30 seconds on each side.
- To assemble the tacos, add chicken, pico de gallo, corn, and guacamole to the tortillas. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.
Notes
- Use fresh lime juice. It has a robust flavor and you’ll notice the difference.
- Cut the chicken so it’s an even thickness so that it cooks evenly.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it. This will help the chicken to get nice and juicy.
- Warm the tortillas before filling them. This helps them to become more pliable and easier to wrap.
- You can top these with many different optional toppings like sour cream, salsa, red onion, green onion, or even jalapeños.
I followed the recipe exactly. It was very delicious. Only thing I would change is if you cook on the stove to put a little oil in the pan.
Hi Julie!
Thanks for leaving a review. I will keep the tip in mind. Feel free to always adapt things to your liking!
My kids are fan of tacos and with this recipe I am sure they will love it more the twist that you have given here is juts incredible, will surely try it and also share it with my friends and family as well for their reference.
Hi Supriya!
Can’t wait for you to try it. Thanks for the comment.