Easy Garlic Lime Grilled Chicken Tacos
A vibrant and zesty take on grilled chicken tacos featuring a garlic-lime marinade and charred corn tortillas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 12 corn tortillas
- Fresh cilantro, diced onion, and lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Whisk olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Add chicken breasts and coat thoroughly; marinate for at least 1 hour in the fridge.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (approx 400-450°F).
- Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
- Warm corn tortillas on the grill or skillet and fill with chicken and desired toppings.