Grilled Chicken Tacos Recipe

Recipe By Southern Living

Looking for a new way to spice up taco night? Look no further than this winning recipe by san antonio chef johnny hernandez. Hernandez marinates boneless chicken thighs in orange juice, lime juice, garlic, salt, minced cilantro, and achiote paste for several hours. Our test kitchen gave the simple-to-prepare marinade rave reviews, saying that it gives the chicken a delicious spicy flavor and also makes it very tender. A simple citrus marinade keeps the chicken tender and infuses it with bright, sunny flavor. Achiote paste is a fragrant, deep red spice mixture that includes oregano, cumin, and allspice. Hernandez pairs the grilled chicken with warm tortillas and a salsa made with grilled pineapple, jicama, and cilantro for the perfect blend of flavors and textures. Serve this simple mexican supper with tortilla chips and homemade guacamole. Youre next taco night or summer cookout will be a huge hit. So fire up the grill, grab a cool cocktail, and enjoy the summer weather. Chicken on the grill doesnt get better than this

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Non Vegdiet
3hr 45minstotal
3hr 45m.total
Grilled Chicken Tacos
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Ingredients for Grilled Chicken Tacos Recipe

  • 1/4-0.38 pound Boneless, skin on chicken thighs
  • 0.38 cup Fresh orange juice
  • 0.06 cup Fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 Garlic Cloves
  • 0.13 tablespoon Kosher salt
  • 0.38 tablespoon Minced fresh cilantro
  • 0.13 Container achiote paste
  • 0.06 inch 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into thick slices
  • 0.13 cup Firmly packed fresh cilantro leaves
  • 0.13 Jicama, peeled and diced
  • 1 S corn or flour tortillas
  • As required Lime wedges
Nutrition
value
341
calories per serving
21 g Fat27 g Protein11 g Carbs2 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    21g
  • Protein
    27g
  • Carbs
    11g
  • Fiber
    2g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    11g
  • Protein
    27g
  • Fiber
    2g

Fats

  • Fat
    21g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    85mg
  • Iron
    3mg
  • Vitamin A
    913mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    8mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    53mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    73mg
  • Vitamin E
    1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    66mg
  • Manganese
    1mg
  • Phosphorus
    294mg
  • Selenium
    27mcg
  • Zinc
    2mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Southern Living