Chipotle-Citrus Marinated Chicken Tacos

Grilled chicken, chopped onion, and cilantro in street taco size corn tortillas on white plate
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
12 mins
Marinate Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 22 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
12 tacos

Ingredients

  • 2 limes, juiced

  • 1 orange, juiced

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo

  • 3 cloves garlic

  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts

  • 24 corn tortillas, street taco size

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Directions

  1. Combine lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, chipotle pepper, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper in a blender. Blend on high until smooth.

  2. Pour marinade mixture into a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken breasts to the bag; marinate in the refrigerator for 3 hours.

  3. Preheat a grill to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  4. Place marinated chicken breasts on the grill; close the lid. Discard the marinade. Grill, turning once, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 6 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

  5. Remove chicken from grill. Let stand for 5 minutes; slice into strips.

  6. Heat tortillas over a griddle on medium heat until tortillas are soft and pliable. Stack tortillas in pairs; divide chicken, onion, and cilantro onto each pair of tortillas.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

854 Calories
24g Fat
121g Carbs
48g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 854
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 30%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 96mg 32%
Sodium 772mg 34%
Total Carbohydrate 121g 44%
Dietary Fiber 19g 66%
Total Sugars 31g
Protein 48g 97%
Vitamin C 202mg 225%
Calcium 301mg 23%
Iron 5mg 27%
Potassium 1255mg 27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.


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