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    Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos

    June 11, 2021 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

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    This Cilantro Lime Chicken Taco recipe is the perfect way to have an easy and flavorful summer dinner!

    cilantro lime tacos

    Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos.

    Also known as the easiest and best-ever tacos.

    You need these delightful tacos in your life. They are fresh and full of flavor. 

    They are on street corn tortillas, which are adorable smaller tortillas.

    Smaller tortillas means you can eat like… three tacos but and it only actually equals one taco.

    Your next Taco Tuesday needs this recipe!

    How to Make Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos

    ingredients for cilantro lime tacos

    Gather all the fresh ingredients.

    Chop all the things.

    Using a medium sized skillet, add chicken and sauté over medium- high heat about 15 minutes or until golden brown.

    Add in lime juice, sugar, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, cilantro and green onions.

    Sprinkle with salt, and pepper while cooking. Reduce heat and allow to simmer until chicken has absorbed wet ingredients.

    cilantro lime tacos

    Fill each tortilla with chicken and add in lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and top with salsa if desired.

    Hope you enjoy these Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos!

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    Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos

    Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos are a quick and easy meal to prep! Makes a fresh and simple lunch or dinner - perfect for your next Taco Tuesday!
    Prep Time5 minutes
    Cook Time20 minutes
    Servings - 4 servings

    Ingredients 

    • 1 1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast cut into small cubes
    • 1 tsp sugar
    • 1/2 lime juiced about 1 tsp
    • 1/8 cup red wine vinegar
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 2 green onions chopped
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1 tsp fresh cilantro chopped
    • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
    • 10 flour tortillas 6 inch, street taco size
    • 1/4 cup shredded lettuce
    • 1 tomato diced
    • 1/4 cup salsa
    • 1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

    Instructions

    • Using a medium sized skillet, add chicken and sauté over medium- high heat about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
    • Add in lime juice, sugar, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, cilantro and green onions. Sprinkle with salt, and pepper while cooking. Reduce heat and allow to simmer until chicken has absorbed wet ingredients.
    • Warm tortillas in a small skillet flipping on each side or place in a warm oven for a few minutes.
    • Each taco will use 1/10th of the meat mixture. Fill each tortilla with chicken and add in lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and top with salsa if desired.
    • These are so flavorful. Enjoy!

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