Best Garlic Chicken Tacos Recipes

GARLIC CHICKEN TACOS

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This recipe was passed down to me from my grandmother. I hope you enjoy it as much as my family and friends have! Add any additional amount of anything, if desired. Make sure to add salt and pepper!

Provided by Emily

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound chicken tenderloins, diced
½ onion, diced
½ red bell pepper, diced
½ (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
½ cup chunky salsa
4 large flour tortillas, or as needed
¼ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend, or to taste

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; saute garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add chicken; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 5 to 7 minutes.
Mix onion, red bell pepper, black beans, and cilantro into chicken; saute until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir salsa into chicken mixture until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
Spoon chicken mixture into tortillas and top with Mexican cheese blend.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515.3 calories, Carbohydrate 56.8 g, Cholesterol 72.7 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 36.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 1031.6 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

EASY GARLIC LIME GRILLED CHICKEN TACOS

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These Garlic Lime Grilled Chicken Tacos are so delicious and savory! Chicken is marinated in a juicy lime garlic sauce, grilled and then served on warm tortillas for a taco treat everyone will love!

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 cloves garlic (minced)
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup freshly chopped cilantro
2 medium roma tomatoes (diced)
1/2 medium red onion (diced)
1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
12 corn or flour tortillas

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix together garlic powder, salt, paprika, pepper, cayenne pepper, parsley, garlic, lime juice, and olive oil. Pour over chicken thighs in a shallow dish or plastic ziploc bag. Marinate 1 hour.
Preheat an outdoor grill over high heat (400-500 degrees).
Sear chicken until golden brown 3 to 4 minutes per side. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking chicken until chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Remove from grill and chop into small pieces.
Serve on warmed tortillas and top with desired toppings.