Grilled Chicken Tacos
Tacos de Pollo a la Plancha
The light version of the ranch tacos: grilled chicken breast, well seasoned, with the same onion and cilantro. Less fat, more protein, same flavor.
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Ingredients
- 600 g chicken breast — cut into strips
- 12 pieces corn tortillas
- 1 piece red onion — chopped
- 30 g fresh cilantro
- 2 pieces limes
- 8 ml olive oil
- to taste cumin, oregano, and salt (optional)
Nutrition facts
- Calories397 kcal1588 kcal
- Protein40 g160 g
- Carbs45 g180 g
- Fat7 g28 g
- Fiber5 g20 g
Values are recalculated automatically when you change the servings.
Instructions
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- 1
Marinate the chicken
📋 You'll need- 600 g chicken breast
- cumin, oregano, and salt
- juice of 1 limes
- 8 ml olive oil
Cut the chicken breast into strips. Season it with cumin, oregano, salt, the juice of one lime, and the olive oil. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
- 2
Heat the griddle
Heat the griddle or skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3
Cook the chicken
📋 You'll need- the marinated chicken
Cook the chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Let it rest 5 minutes, then chop it.
- 4
Chop the veg & warm the tortillas
📋 You'll need- 1 piece red onion
- 30 g fresh cilantro
- 12 pieces corn tortillas
Finely chop the red onion and cilantro. Warm the tortillas on the comal until soft.
- 5
Build the tacos
📋 You'll need- the grilled chicken
- the chopped onion and cilantro
Build the tacos with the chicken, the chopped red onion, and the cilantro.
- 6
Serve
📋 You'll need- the rest limes
Serve with lime wedges and a light green salsa.
The healthy alternative to the grilled steak tacos. By using chicken breast we cut the fat to less than a third and raise the protein per serving. Perfect for everyday meals without losing that home-cooked flavor.