Best Summertime Chicken Tacos Recipes

SUMMERTIME CHICKEN TACOS

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Try these tempting tacos when you're looking for a change of pace from regular tacos. A mild zing from the lime juice in the chicken taco marinade comes through after grilling. I like to serve them with salsa, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes. -Susan Scott, Asheville, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lime juice
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1-1/4 pounds)
6 flour tortillas (8 inches) or taco shells, warmed
Toppings of your choice

Steps:

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first eight ingredients; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally. , Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, uncovered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Cut into thin strips; serve in tortilla or taco shells with desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 12g fat, Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 289mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate, Fiber 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges, Protein 2 starch

SUMMERTIME CHICKEN TACOS

Summertime Chicken Tacos image

From Quick Cooking Magazine. Prep time does not include marinating time. Try these tempting tacos when you're looking for a change of pace from regular tacos. A mild zing from the lime juice in the marinade for the chicken comes through after grilling. I like to serve them with salsa, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes. -Susan Scott, Asheville, North Carolina

Provided by Shelby Jo

Categories Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lime juice
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4)
6 (8 inch) flour tortillas or 6 taco shells, warmed
lettuce
tomatoes
shredded cheese

Steps:

In a large resealable plastic bag or shallow glass container, combine the first eight ingredients. Add chicken and turn to coat. Seal or cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, uncovered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.
Cut into thin strips; serve in tortilla or taco shells with desired toppings.