Grilled Chili Lime Chicken Tacos
"Probably the best recipe for Grilled Chicken Tacos you will ever try! Spicy chicken with a zesty avocado salsa and drizzled with sour cream dressing is your ultimate gluten-free, low-carb summer grill recipe. Ready in 30 minutes... For the taco – use a nice large lettuce leaf such as romaine (Cos) or iceberg to place the filling into or use a low-carb tortilla. Grilled chicken tacos can be cooked on a grill pan on the stove top instead of on a grill or BBQ. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side on medium-high heat."
NotesSkip the chili or add less to reduce the spiciness, especially if cooking for kids (or add more for a bigger kick)
Grilled chicken tacos can be cooked on a grill pan on the stove top instead of on a grill or BBQ. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side on medium-high heat.
Instead of using a jalapeño pepper, bottled jalapeños can be used. Substitute 1/4 cup of bottled jalapeño for 1 chili.
For the taco – use a nice large lettuce leaf such as romaine (Cos) or iceberg to place the filling into
Try low-carb tortillas for a more filling option. Note that these tortillas are not usually gluten-free.
If using low-carb tortillas, they can be heated in a dry hot pan for a minute or so per side.
Serves4 People
Preparation Time10 min
Cooking Time20 min
Ingredients
- 1 (1-pound) boneless skinless chicken tenderloins
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup Lime juice, divided
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 large avocado
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded & diced
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Preheat grill to 400 F (200c)
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Toss chicken with olive oil, 2 tablespoons of lime juice and seasonings until well coated
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Place chicken on grill and cook until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (75 C), flipping once
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While chicken cooks cut avocado into chunks and slice tomatoes in half or quarters
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Toss tomatoes, avocado and diced jalapeño with 1 tablespoon lime juice and 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro
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Add sour cream, remaining cilantro and remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice to a blender and blend on high until smooth