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Cilantro & Lime Marinated Chicken Tacos

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Cilantro and lime add a refreshing touch to these cumin-spiced chicken tacos. Hearty enough for a main dish, but plenty of fun for a party appetizer.

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Ingredients

  • Juice and zest from 3 fresh limes
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts with fat removed
  • 1 package of tortillas (corn or wheat)
  • Cotija cheese or queso fresco

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from recipe4living.com

Preparation

Step 1

Thoroughly combine juice, zest, garlic, cumin, onion powder, red pepper flakes, cilantro, salt and pepper.

Add chicken breasts and coat evenly.

Marinate in refrigerator 2 hours.

Grill chicken breasts and slice or chop.

Serve chicken in grilled or heated tortillas. Garnish with cheese.

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