Description
Elevate your taco night with these flavorful Chili Lime Chicken Tacos! Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, this recipe features marinated chicken bursting with zesty lime and spices, perfectly complemented by a delightful mixture of sautéed vegetables. Assemble your tacos with fresh avocado, cilantro, and a drizzle of creamy avocado dressing for a satisfying meal that’s both healthy and delicious. Ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings, these tacos are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–1 ½ lb chicken breasts
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 1 tsp jalapeño (minced)
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp coriander
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp red onion (chopped)
- ½ cup frozen corn
- ½ cup black beans (rinsed)
- ¼ tsp salt
- pinch ground black pepper
- Soft taco flour tortillas
- Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Avocado (chopped)
- Avocado dressing
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by mixing half of the lime juice, canola oil, jalapeño, honey, and spices in a Ziplock bag. Add chicken, coat well, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the marinated chicken in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat for about 10–13 minutes until fully cooked. Let it rest before slicing.
- Sauté red onion in olive oil until translucent; add frozen corn and black beans; season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble tacos with sliced chicken, vegetable mixture, avocado chunks, cilantro, and avocado dressing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg