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Chipotle-Citrus Marinated Chicken Tacos Recipe
Chipotle-citrus marinated chicken tacos combine easy marination with grilled chicken and fresh assembly techniques for effortless gourmet results. This recipe showcases how proper marination creates complex flavors while maintaining simple preparation methods. The smoky chipotle and bright citrus combination creates perfectly balanced taste profiles.
These chipotle-citrus chicken tacos don’t get any easier than marinating chicken breasts and grilling the chicken, then assembling with fresh diced onion and cilantro on top of mini tortillas.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
12 mins
Marinate Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 22 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
12 tacos
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Ingredients
2 limes, juiced
1 orange, juiced
1/4 cup olive oil
1 chipotle pepper in adobo
3 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
24 corn tortilla s, street taco size
1 small onion, diced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Directions
Combine lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, chipotle pepper, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper in a blender. Blend on high until smooth.
Pour marinade mixture into a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken breasts to the bag; marinate in the refrigerator for 3 hours.
Preheat a grill to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Place marinated chicken breasts on the grill; close the lid. Discard the marinade. Grill, turning once, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 6 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Remove chicken from grill. Let stand for 5 minutes; slice into strips.
Heat tortillas over a griddle on medium heat until tortillas are soft and pliable. Stack tortillas in pairs; divide chicken, onion, and cilantro onto each pair of tortillas.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 854 | Calories |
| 24g | Fat |
| 121g | Carbs |
| 48g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 854 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 24g | 30% |
| Saturated Fat 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium 772mg | 34% |
| Total Carbohydrate 121g | 44% |
| Dietary Fiber 19g | 66% |
| Total Sugars 31g | |
| Protein 48g | 97% |
| Vitamin C 202mg | 225% |
| Calcium 301mg | 23% |
| Iron 5mg | 27% |
| Potassium 1255mg | 27% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
