Grilled Cilantro Lime Corn Chicken Avocado Tacos. Tequila and lime collide in the most delicious Grilled Tequila Lime Chicken Tacos! Chicken marinates in a sweet meets sour, garlicky and a smidgen spicy marinade. Grilled to perfection, stuffed into corn tortillas with crisp cabbage, red onion, queso fresco, fresh cilantro and slices of avocado.
There are a million chicken dishes out there, as well as many variations of tacos. Here, regular tacos are elevated in this chicken with avocado tacos recipe that uses tender, spiced, grilled chicken, heart healthy avocados, and a creamy cilantro lime topping that compliments the southwest flavor of this dish. Spicy pan grilled chicken and avocado tacos topped with a creamy cilantro lime sauce. You can have Grilled Cilantro Lime Corn Chicken Avocado Tacos using 33 ingredients and 12 steps. Here is how you achieve that.
Ingredients of Grilled Cilantro Lime Corn Chicken Avocado Tacos
- You need of For the Chili Lime Chicken.
- It's 2 of Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, (about 2-2 1/2 lbs total).
- It's 1/4 cup of Fresh Lime Juice.
- It's 2 tablespoons of Soy Sauce.
- You need 1 tablespoon of Olive Oil.
- Prepare 3 cloves of Garlic, minced.
- Prepare 2 teaspoons of Cumin.
- You need 1 teaspoon of chili powder.
- Prepare 1/2 teaspoon of Salt.
- Prepare 1/4 teaspoon of Black Pepper.
- You need of For Jalepeno Corn Salsa.
- Prepare 2 ears of Corn, husked or 2 cups of frozen corn kernels.
- You need 1 of Jalapeño, seeded and diced.
- It's of zest and juice from one Lime.
- It's 1 tablespoon of Chopped Cilantro, (fresh).
- It's 1/2 teaspoon of Salt.
- It's 1/2 teaspoon of Black Pepper.
- Prepare 1/4 teaspoon of Cayenne Pepper.
- You need of For the Tacos.
- Prepare 12 of White Corn or 6 Flour Tortillas.
- It's 2 of Avocados, peeled, pitted and sliced.
- It's 2 cups of Purple Cabbage, shredded.
- It's 1 cup of Crumbled Queso Fresco.
- You need of For the Cilantro Lime Sauce.
- You need 1 cup of Plain Greek Yogurt.
- You need 1/4 cup of minced cilantro.
- Prepare 2 cloves of garlic, minced.
- Prepare 2 teaspoons of Fresh Lime Juice.
- You need of Salt and pepper.
- It's of For Serving.
- You need of Hot Sauce.
- You need of Chopped Cilantro.
- You need of Lime Wedges.
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Grilled Cilantro Lime Corn Chicken Avocado Tacos instructions
- 1. Flatten chicken breast.
- Add chicken, lime, juice, soy sauce, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper for the chili lime chicken to a large sealable bag. Shake to combine the ingredients and seal..
- Place in the refrigerator and marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight, if possible..
- Preheat grill, or set oven to 350˚F.
- To make the sauce, add yogurt, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, salt and pepper to a blender or food processor. Blend for 30-60 seconds. Set aside..
- Grill Instructions: When the grill is hot, remove chicken breasts from the marinade and place on the grill. Place corn cobs on the grill as well..
- Oven Instructions: When the oven is warm, set the broil to high, remove chicken breasts from the marinade and place on a grill pan. Place corn cobs on the grill as well..
- Grill until corn and chicken are cooked through, flipping halfway through (about 5 minutes per side). You will want the chicken to be 155˚F internally before removing and 165˚F before serving..
- When corn is cool enough to handle, cut corn kernels away from the cobs. Add to a large bowl with jalapeño, lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Stir to combine..
- Slice chicken into strips..
- To assemble tacos, top with slices of avocado, corn salsa, shredded cabbage, queso fresco or sauce.
- Serve immediately with hot sauce, chopped cilantro, and lime wedges..
The flavor of the cilantro lime chicken along with the fresh avocado, tomato, onion, and lime is a combo made in heaven. This tasty meal is a must try especially if you are on a low-carb or keto diet. Place chicken in a large ziplock bag or bowl. To make the marinade, whisk together lime juice, zest, olive oil, garlic, honey, and cilantro until combined and pour over top of chicken until completely coated. Guacamole, Avocado Sauce or avocado slices/diced; Pico de Gallo (chunky tomato salsa) or a smooth Salsa Sauce; Taco Sauce or hot sauce / chilli sauce of choice; And more tacos.