Best 7 Lime Chicken Soft Tacos With Spicy Yogurt Sauce Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with our delectable Lime Chicken Soft Tacos, a vibrant fusion of flavors that will transport you to a Mexican fiesta. Succulent chicken is marinated in a zesty blend of lime, garlic, and spices, then grilled to perfection, delivering a tender and juicy bite. Nestled in soft tortillas, these tacos are adorned with a refreshing cabbage slaw, tangy pico de gallo, and a dollop of creamy avocado salsa. Drizzle the tacos with our special spicy yogurt sauce, a harmonious blend of yogurt, Sriracha, and aromatic herbs, for an extra kick that will leave you craving more. This recipe also includes a delightful variation using crispy beer-battered fish, perfect for those who prefer a seafood twist. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with our Lime Chicken Soft Tacos and their flavorful accompaniments.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LIME CHICKEN SOFT TACOS



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I was given this recipe by my mom when I went away to college, and it has become all of my friends' favorite!

Provided by Marissa Wright

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed
⅛ cup red wine vinegar
½ lime, juiced
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
10 (6 inch) flour tortillas
1 tomato, diced
¼ cup shredded lettuce
¼ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
¼ cup salsa

Steps:

  • Saute chicken in a medium saucepan over medium high heat for about 20 minutes. Add vinegar, lime juice, sugar, salt, pepper, green onion, garlic and oregano. Simmer for an extra 10 minutes.
  • Heat an iron skillet over medium heat. Place a tortilla in the pan, warm, and turn over to heat the other side. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Serve lime chicken mixture in warm tortillas topped with tomato, lettuce, cheese and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.9 g, Cholesterol 36.7 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 16.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 433.5 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

LIME CHICKEN TACOS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 17

Juice and zest of 2 limes
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips
3 bell peppers (red, yellow or orange), stemmed, seeded and very thinly sliced
1 large white onion, halved and thinly sliced
Eight 6- to 8-inch flour tortillas, warmed if possible 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Sour cream, optional
Hot sauce, optional

Steps:

  • Combine the lime juice and zest, garlic, sugar, oregano, cinnamon, cumin, salt, pepper cayenne, paprika and 2 tablespoons oil in a large bowl. Add the chicken to the marinade and turn to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
  • Heat the remaining tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting the excess drip off, and add to the skillet. Cook, tossing occasionally, until the chicken starts to brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the bell peppers and onion and cook for until the vegetables are tender, 3 to 4 minutes more. Divide the chicken, peppers and onion equally among the eight tortillas. Garnish with the cilantro, sour cream and hot sauce, if using.

LIME CHICKEN SOFT TACO



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 pounds fresh Foster Farms Breast Tenders
1/8 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 lime, juiced
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
10 (6-inch) flour tortillas
1 tomato, diced
1/4 cup shredded lettuce
1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup salsa

Steps:

  • Saute chicken in a medium saucepan over high heat for about 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches at least 165 degrees F. Add vinegar, lime juice, sugar, salt, pepper, green onion, garlic and oregano. Simmer for an extra 10 minutes. Heat an iron skillet over medium heat. Place a tortilla in the pan, warm, and turn over to heat the other side. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Serve lime chicken mixture in warm tortillas topped with tomato, lettuce, cheese and salsa.

SPICY CHICKEN TACOS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 45

1 pound ground chicken
2 tablespoons canola oil
6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon Spicy Red Rub, recipe follows
1/4 cup sliced pepperoncini
2 cups Sweet and Sour Peppers and Onions, recipe follows
2 tablespoons white vinegar
Kosher salt
Fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon Garlic Confit Puree, recipe follows
8 (6-inch) corn or seven-grain tortillas, warmed
1/4 cup Chipotle Yogurt Sauce, recipe follows
3 tablespoons smoked paprika
3 tablespoons cumin seeds, toasted and ground
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons whole cloves, toasted and ground
1 tablespoon cayenne
1 tablespoon mustard seeds, toasted and ground
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
35 cloves garlic, 20 crushed, 15 roughly chopped
4 (28-ounce) cans imported good-quality peeled plum tomatoes in their juice
15 basil leaves
3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Red wine vinegar to taste
1/4 cup canola oil
4 yellow bell peppers, cut lengthwise into 1?4-inch-thick strips
4 red bell peppers, cut lengthwise into 1?4-inch-thick strips
3 large yellow onions, cut into slivers
6 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons honey
3 cups peeled garlic cloves
1 fresh bay leaf or 2 dried
8 to 10 sprigs fresh thyme
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons black peppercorns
1 cup canola oil
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cup store-bought tzatziki
3 tablespoons pureed chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
Kosher salt
Fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the chicken, oil, sliced garlic, and Spicy Red Rub in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Cook, breaking up the chicken with a spoon and distributing the spices evenly throughout. Add half the pepperoncini. Stir in 2 cups water, the Sweet and Sour Peppers and Onions, and vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat, and stir in the Garlic Confit Puree. Simmer until the mixture has thickened and the liquid has evaporated almost entirely.
  • Divide chicken mixture among the tortillas and serve warm with the Chipotle Yogurt Sauce. Garnish with remaining pepperoncini if desired.
  • Combine all of the ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Stir with a spoon to thoroughly mix. The rub will keep, tightly covered, for up to 3 months.
  • In a large pot, heat the olive oil and crushed garlic over medium-high heat until the garlic is softened. Add the tomatoes and 6 cups water, give a stir, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, until the sauce clings to a wooden spoon, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Stir in the basil and crush the tomatoes with the back of the spoon. Season with 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Taste and add enough red wine vinegar to achieved your desired acidity. I like a tangier sauce, so I'm a bit heavy-handed with the vinegar. To make the sauce smooth at this point, puree in a blender. Measure out 2 cups of the tomato sauce and set aside. Reserve the remaining tomato sauce for another use.
  • In a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat, combine the canola oil and peppers and saute until just softened and fragrant and the peppers begin to release a little liquid, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the onions and chopped garlic and saute just until the onions are soft; do not let them take on any color. Add the tomato paste and stir to combine. Add the white wine vinegar and white wine and cook until the liquid is reduced by half. (The larger the pan, the faster the liquid in the mixture will reduce.)
  • Add 6 cups water, the reserved 2 cups tomato sauce, the honey and remaining 2 tablespoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and stir. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the liquid thickens to the consistency of a salsa. The peppers and onions will keep, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for 1 week, or for up to 3 months in the freezer.
  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Place garlic cloves, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and peppercorns in a heavy-bottomed, oven-proof pot. Pour the canola and olive oils over to cover. Cover, transfer to the oven, and bake until the garlic cloves are pale gold and tender (you should be able to smash them with the back of a spoon), about 50 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer the garlic cloves only to the bowl of a food processor (a mini-processor is ideal) and process until smooth. Alternatively, mash the cloves with the side of a knife. Store in a clean resealable jar.
  • Combine the tzatziki and pureed peppers in a small bowl and stir until thoroughly combined. Season with salt and pepper. The sauce will keep, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Stir well before each use.

EASY SHRIMP TACOS



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I love preparing these easy-to-make shrimp tacos. Hatch chiles are a staple ingredient in my home state of Texas, and this was the very first recipe that I conquered with them. Mix and match your favorite toppings-salsa and avocado would be perfect additions. -Deborah Jamison, Austin, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/8 teaspoon plus 1/4 teaspoon salt , divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium green pepper, chopped
4 fresh green chilies, such as Hatch or Anaheim, seed and chopped
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups torn lettuce
8 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine yogurt, cilantro, lemon juice, lime juice and 1/8 teaspoon salt; set aside. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add peppers and onion; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 4-5 minutes. Add shrimp, garlic, cumin and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt. Cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat. Serve in tortillas with lettuce, yogurt sauce and, if desired, lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 153mg cholesterol, Sodium 422mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LIME CHICKEN TACOS



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Our fun, simple chicken taco recipe is perfect for a relaxing dinner with friends. If we have any leftover filling, I toss it into a garden-fresh taco salad. -Tracy Gunter, Boise, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 cup chunky salsa
12 fat-free flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed
Optional: Sour cream, pickled onions, shredded lettuce and shredded cheddar or Cotija cheese

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Combine lime juice and chili powder; pour over chicken. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 5-6 hours. , Remove chicken. When cool enough to handle, shred meat with 2 forks; return to slow cooker. Stir in corn and salsa. Cook, covered, on low until heated through, about 30 minutes. Place filling on tortillas; if desired, serve with sour cream, pickled onions, lettuce and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 674mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic exchanges

LIME CHICKEN SOFT TACOS



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I love Mexican food and this is another one of my favorites. Lime and chicken are and excellent combination. I found it on the web. Thanks Marissa.

Provided by Kaccy G.

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1/8 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 lime, juice of
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
10 6-inch flour tortillas
1 tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup shredded lettuce
1/4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1/4 cup salsa

Steps:

  • Saute chicken in a medium saucepan over medium high heat for about 20 minutes.
  • Add vinegar, lime juice, sugar, salt, pepper, green onion, garlic and oregano.
  • Simmer for an extra 10 minutes.
  • Heat an iron skillet over medium heat.
  • Place a tortilla in the pan, warm, and turn over to heat the other side.
  • Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  • Serve lime chicken mixture in warm tortillas topped with tomato, lettuce, cheese and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.6, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 115.2, Sodium 1104.6, Carbohydrate 43.8, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 4.1, Protein 45

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. This is especially important for the lime juice, cilantro, and avocado.
  • If you don't have any Greek yogurt, you can use regular yogurt instead. Just be sure to drain it well so that it's not too watery.
  • The chicken can be cooked ahead of time and shredded for easy assembly.
  • To make the tacos even more flavorful, you can marinate the chicken in the lime juice and spices for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • If you don't like spicy food, you can omit the chili pepper from the yogurt sauce.
  • For a vegetarian version of these tacos, you can use tofu or black beans instead of chicken.

Conclusion:

These lime chicken soft tacos with spicy yogurt sauce are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. They're also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With their bright flavors and creamy yogurt sauce, these tacos are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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