Description
Fresh and zesty cilantro lime chicken tacos made with grilled marinated chicken thighs, perfect for camping or an easy Mexican dinner.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 lb)
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
2 limes (juice + zest)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon oil
Tortillas
Pico de gallo
Cheese
Fresh cilantro
Instructions
1. Mix oil, lime juice and zest, cilantro, and spices in a bowl.
2. Coat chicken in marinade and refrigerate 30 minutes to 2 hours.
3. Preheat grill or prepare campfire.
4. Grill chicken 5-8 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
5. Rest chicken, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
6. Warm tortillas on grill.
7. Assemble tacos with chicken, pico de gallo, cheese, and fresh cilantro.
Notes
Marinate longer for deeper flavor.
Warm tortillas for best texture.
Store leftovers in refrigerator up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos, grilled chicken tacos, camping recipes, Mexican dinner