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Lemon Lime Chicken Tacos

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  • Prep 60 min
  • Total 1 hr 20 min
  • Ingredients 11
  • Servings 4
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My grandpa is a funny fellow for a lot of reasons. For example, he likes to eat meat everyday of his life: beef and pork cuts of all kinds. The funny part is that he will not eat chicken. I try to make him different chicken dishes; some more subtle than others. But he never wants to get near them! I push it on him because chicken is a wholesome alternative to some of the stuff he likes to eat. However, my grandpa always pulls the "I'm 90" card on me when I try to sell him on chicken as a leaner dinner option. I guess there is no way to change his mind at this point in his life. For me though, chicken is a regular part of our family's diet. I especially look forward to taco night and love to prepare chicken tacos. The favorite variety around my house is the lemon-lime chicken tacos I've been making since I could remember. They taste amazing; they're lean and (like I tell my grandpa) are a healthy substitute to other types of meat. Give them a try and delight your family with a tasty lemon lime chicken taco night!
by Nicole Presley
Updated Sep 10, 2015
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Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 8 corn tortillas

Garnishes, to taste:

  • Salsa
  • Onion, diced
  • Cilantro
  • Lemon and lime wedges

Directions

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    1
    Add chicken to a large airtight bag and add in lemon and lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Place in the fridge for a minimum of one hour to marinade.
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    2
    On a hot grill, cook chicken until cooked all the way through, for about 10 minutes on each side.
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    3
    Remove chicken from grill and, using a big knife, chop into cubes.
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    4
    Heat tortillas over an open flame until warmed and slightly charred.
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    5
    Fill the center with chicken cubes.
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    6
    Garnish with salsa, diced onion, cilantro, and lemon and lime wedges. Serve and enjoy!

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    The tortillas can be fried for a crunchy taco.

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  • My grandpa is a funny fellow for a lot of reasons. For example, he likes to eat meat everyday of his life: beef and pork cuts of all kinds. The funny part is that he will not eat chicken. I try to make him different chicken dishes; some more subtle than others. But he never wants to get near them! I push it on him because chicken is a wholesome alternative to some of the stuff he likes to eat. However, my grandpa always pulls the "I'm 90" card on me when I try to sell him on chicken as a leaner dinner option. I guess there is no way to change his mind at this point in his life. For me though, chicken is a regular part of our family's diet. I especially look forward to taco night and love to prepare chicken tacos. The favorite variety around my house is the lemon-lime chicken tacos I've been making since I could remember. They taste amazing; they're lean and (like I tell my grandpa) are a healthy substitute to other types of meat. Give them a try and delight your family with a tasty lemon lime chicken taco night!
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