Best Grilled Taco Chicken Recipes

GRILLED CHICKEN TACO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Mix black beans, salsa, 1/2 cup cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl; set aside.
• Stir chili powder, cumin, coriander, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, and olive oil in a bowl until smooth; rub mixture over chicken breasts.
• Cook chicken breasts on preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 10 to 12 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). While the chicken is cooking, place tortillas on grill and grill until lightly brown on both sides, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Transfer chicken to a cutting board and slice into long thin strips. Divide chicken strips over tortillas and top with bean mixture, lettuce, and remaining 1/2 cup cilantro. Serve with avocado, lime wedges, and sour cream.

TACO BELL GRILLED CHICKEN BURRITOS

Steps:

• In a small bowl combine marinade ingredients. Pour the mixture over the chicken breasts and Marinade overnight.
• Cook the chicken on your barbecue or indoor grill over med-high heat for 5-6 minute per side, or until done. Slice the chicken into bite-size chunks.
• Add the enchilada sauce to the rice. Put on the rice over low heat, uncovered, and cook until hot.
• Heat the tortillas in a steamer, or wrap them in moist towels and heat on high for 25-30 sec. in the microwave.
• Build the burrito by spreading 1/4 of the chicken down the middle of one of the tortillas. Leave room at the end for folding. Spread 1/4 of the rice over the chicken. Sprinkle a heaping tablespoon of each of the cheeses over the rice. Sprinkle sliced green onions to taste. Fold up.
• You may want to heat up each burrito in the microwave for 20-30 sec. to help the cheese melt.
• NOTES : I also spoon a little more enchilada sauce over chicken mixture.

GRILLED TACO-SPICED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. In shallow bowl, mix taco seasoning mix and oregano. Brush chicken with oil; sprinkle with taco seasoning mixture.
• Place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 10 to 15 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F).
• Meanwhile, in small microwavable bowl, mix barbecue sauce, chili sauce and cumin. Cover; microwave on High 30 to 60 seconds or until hot. Serve sauce over chicken.

GRILLED SAVORY TACO CHICKEN PIZZA WITH GUACAMOLE AND LIME CHIPOTLE SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
• Pound out chicken breast between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and place in a shallow dish. Combine the oil and Taco Rub in a small bowl and sprinkle over the chicken. Let marinate for 30 minutes. Grill chicken on both sides until cooked through, about 8 minutes total. Transfer to a cutting board and allow to cool. Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
• Cut pizza dough into 3 even pieces. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out each piece until it's very thin. Brush the dough with olive oil and lightly dust with Taco Rub. Grill on both sides until crisp and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, mix mozzarella and Cheddar cheeses.
• Evenly distribute 1/3 of the mozzarella and Cheddar cheese mixture on each pizza. Then top with 1/3 of the diced chicken. Return pizzas to the grill, cover and cook until cheese is bubbly and melted. Remove from grill. and place on serving plates. Top the pizzas with Guacamole, and Lime Chipotle Salsa, in desired amounts. Dollop sour cream on top and garnish with chopped cilantro.
• In a small bowl, mix all ingredients together and reserve. Can be stored, covered, up to 1 month in a sterilized container.
• Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl.;
• In medium bowl, mix all ingredients and set aside. Drizzle in honey, to taste, if salsa is too hot.

TACO BELL'S GRILLED STUFFED CHICKEN BURRITOS

Steps:

• Pound out the chicken breasts until they're thin and flat. Sprinkle most of the spice mixture evenly over the chicken breasts. Make sure they're well-seasoned.
• Meanwhile, cook the rice in a pot or rice cooker (the latter produces better results). Once it's done, mix it with the remainder of the spices and the enchilada sauce.
• Grill the chicken; allow to cool and slice.
• Mash the avocado and mash in the ranch dressing, salt, and lime juice.
• Warm however many tortillas you wish to make burritos with.
• To construct a burrito, lay out a tortilla and spoon on some of the avocado sauce. Spread it over the middle of the tortilla. Then spoon on a few tablespoons of the rice, followed by a sprinkling of cheddar cheese. Place the chicken on top of the cheese, add more avocado sauce to taste, and roll up the burrito. (Lime juice and salsa verde are also wonderful on this if you wish.).
• Microwave the final burrito for about 20 seconds just to make sure everything is warm. Enjoy! They taste incredibly like Taco Bell's.

GRILLED CHICKEN TACO PIZZAS

Steps:

• Make the taco seasoning: Mix all of the ingredients with 1 tablespoon each salt and black pepper in a bowl.
• Prepare the pizza: Mix 2 tablespoons of the taco seasoning and the canola oil in a shallow bowl. Pound the chicken between 2 pieces of plastic wrap to 1/4 inch thick. Add the chicken to the bowl, turning to coat, and marinate 30 minutes.
• Preheat a grill to medium high. Grill the chicken until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Let cool, then cut into bite-size pieces.
• Divide the dough into 3 pieces. Roll out each on a floured surface into an 8-inch round. Brush with canola oil, sprinkle with taco seasoning and grill until crisp, 3 to 5 minutes per side; remove from the grill.
• Mix the cheeses in a bowl, then sprinkle on the crusts and top with the chicken. Return the pizzas to the grill, and cook until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, mix the avocado, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, red onion, and salt and pepper to taste. Top the pizzas with the avocado mixture, salsa, sour cream and cilantro.

GRILLED CHICKEN TACO BOWLS

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, stir tomatoes, black beans and green onions; set aside. In small bowl, stir 1/4 cup of the taco sauce (from dinner kit) and ranch dressing until well blended; set aside.
• Brush oil on chicken breasts; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of the seasoning mix (from dinner kit), and coat on all sides. Place chicken on direct heat of grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 12 to 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (165°F). Brush chicken with 2 tablespoons of taco sauce (from dinner kit) during last 2 minutes of cooking. Remove from grill, and cut into cubes.
• Meanwhile, heat tortillas (from dinner kit) as directed on package. To serve, spoon grilled chicken and salsa into tortillas. Top with cheese, taco ranch dressing, avocado and cilantro. Garnish with lime.

GRILLED TACO CHICKEN RECIPE

Steps:

• In a gallon-sized resealable bag, pour in lime juice, vegetable oil, taco seasoning, garlic, and cumin. Mix well and then add chicken breasts. Place in fridge and let marinate for at least 30 minutes (although I highly recommend a at least 4-6 hours).
• Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade. Place chicken on a grill heated to medium-high heat. Let chicken cook until it is no longer pink on the inside (and has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F), turning as needed.
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GRILLED TACO-SPICED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. In shallow bowl, mix taco seasoning mix and oregano. Brush chicken with oil; sprinkle with taco seasoning mixture.
• Place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 10 to 15 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F).
• Meanwhile, in small microwavable bowl, mix barbecue sauce, chili sauce and cumin. Cover; microwave on High 30 to 60 seconds or until hot. Serve sauce over chicken.

GRILLED TACO-BARBECUE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat closed medium-size contact grill for 5 minutes. In shallow bowl, mix taco seasoning mix and oregano. Brush chicken with oil; coat with taco seasoning mixture. Place chicken on grill. Close grill. Grill 4 to 6 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F).
• Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, heat barbecue sauce, chili sauce and cumin to boiling over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Serve sauce with chicken.

GRILLED CHICKEN TACO SALAD

Steps:

• Place lettuce on 4 plates; top with next 4 ingredients.
• Mix dressing and barbecue sauce; drizzle over salads.
• Top with cheese.

GRILLED BUFFALO CHICKEN TACO PIZZAS

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Stir chicken and Buffalo wing sauce together.
• Lightly spray one side of each tortilla with cooking spray. Turn tortillas over and spread a thin layer of blue cheese dressing on the other sides, to within 1/4 inch of the edges. Top with Buffalo chicken mixture and Mexican cheese.
• Carefully slide tortillas onto the preheated grill. Cook until tortillas are golden brown on the bottom and cheese has melted, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Carefully transfer tortillas to plates. Add shredded lettuce and celery.

MARINATED GRILLED CHICKEN TACO SALAD

Steps:

• Mix oil and taco seasoning mix. Pour 1/4 cup of the seasoned oil over chicken in shallow dish; turn chicken over to evenly coat. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.
• Heat grill to medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Grill chicken 6 to 8 min. on each side or until done (165°F). Cool slightly; cut into slices.
• Arrange salad greens, avocados and tomatoes on 4 individual plates; top with chicken. Drizzle with remaining seasoned oil; sprinkle with cheese.

GRILLED TACO-SPICED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. In shallow bowl, mix taco seasoning mix and oregano. Brush chicken with oil; sprinkle with taco seasoning mixture.
• Place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 10 to 15 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F).
• Meanwhile, in small microwavable bowl, mix barbecue sauce, chili sauce and cumin. Cover; microwave on High 30 to 60 seconds or until hot. Serve sauce over chicken.

GRILLED CHICKEN TACO SALAD

Steps:

• Place lettuce on 4 plates; top with next 4 ingredients.
• Mix dressing and barbecue sauce; drizzle over salads.
• Top with cheese.