Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our delectable Lime Chicken Tacos, a symphony of flavors that will transport your taste buds to a fiesta of zesty delight. Marinated in a vibrant blend of zesty lime, aromatic garlic, and a medley of Mexican spices, the tender chicken bursts with tangy and savory goodness. Perfectly grilled or pan-seared, the chicken becomes a delectable centerpiece nestled within warm, soft tortillas.
Complementing the succulent chicken is a vibrant array of toppings that elevate these tacos to a work of art. Savor the freshness of crisp shredded cabbage, the juicy crunch of diced tomatoes, the creamy coolness of sliced avocado, and the spicy kick of pickled red onions. Drizzle a luscious dollop of tangy lime crema and sprinkle a generous helping of crumbled cotija cheese for an extra burst of flavor.
Accompanying this taco extravaganza is a zesty Avocado Corn Salsa, a refreshing medley of sweet corn, ripe avocado, juicy tomatoes, and a touch of heat from minced jalapeño. The salsa adds a vibrant pop of color and flavor, perfectly balancing the richness of the tacos.
For those seeking a vegetarian alternative, the article also features a tantalizing recipe for Black Bean Tacos. Black beans take center stage, simmered in a savory blend of spices and vegetables, creating a hearty and protein-packed filling. These tacos are topped with the same vibrant array of fresh toppings and drizzled with a luscious avocado crema.
With step-by-step instructions and a treasure trove of tips, this article is your ultimate guide to crafting a taco feast that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. Enjoy the journey as you create these culinary masterpieces, and bon appétit!
LIME CHICKEN TACOS
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
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
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
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
CREAMY CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: shredded chicken, sour cream, lime, fresh cilantro, garlic, olive oil, salt, pico de gallo, corn tortillas
Provided by Joey Firoben
Categories Appetizers
Yield 4 tacos
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large, nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Toss in the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add the shredded chicken, salt, sour cream, and lime juice. Mix until the chicken is evenly coated and the mixture has heated through.
- Stir in the cilantro and immediately remove from heat.
- Pour the chicken mixture into a large serving bowl and toast the tortillas in the seasoned pan, about 3 minutes per side.
- Divide the mixture evenly between tortillas, top with pico de gallo, and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 1 gram
CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN TACOS
A cilantro lime vinaigrette has two jobs in a weeknight taco recipe. First, it?s the marinade for the pan seared chicken filling. Then it turns sour cream into a special topping.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper in a large bowl. Then toss with 1/2 cup of the Mexican Style Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette. Marinate for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, stir together the sour cream with the remaining 2 tablespoons vinaigrette.
- Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken along with the marinade and cook until slightly browned and cooked through, about 7 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and chop. Season with salt.
- Warm the tortillas as the label directs. Using 2 stacked tortillas per taco, fill with the chicken, top with the cilantro-lime sour cream and the toppings of your choice.
CHILI LIME CHICKEN TACOS
Take your family on a dinner trip inspired by the flavors of Mexico from the comfort of your home cocina. Ready in 35 minutes, make Knorr's Chili Lime Chicken & Rice Tacos as an easy & delicious one skillet meal tonight!
Provided by Knorr
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Knorr®
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Season chicken, if desired, with salt and pepper. Combine 1 tablespoon olive oil with chili powder in large bowl; add chicken and toss to coat.
- Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook chicken, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked, about 6 minutes. Add garlic to skillet and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add lime juice; toss. Remove and set aside.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet over medium-high heat and cook poblano pepper and onion, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add 2 cups water to skillet and Knorr® Rice Sides™ - Rice Pilaf and cook according to package directions. Stir in chicken.
- Serve in corn tortillas or taco shells and serve, if desired, with sour cream, lime wedges and salsa verde.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Carbohydrate 56.5 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 30.3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 488.4 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
MANGO-LIME SHREDDED CHICKEN TACOS
I put a little spin on a family favorite. While this chicken filling is simmering I fry my corn tortillas until they are nice and crispy! If you like sweet and spicy together, this is a great dinner idea! Fill shells with chicken, lettuce, tomato, fresh cilantro, and your choice of hot sauce. Enjoy!
Provided by stephy.newhouse
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Place chicken into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes. Transfer chicken to a work surface to cool; shred.
- Heat canola oil in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion, Anaheim pepper, jalapeno pepper, and garlic until slightly softened and fragrant, about 8 minutes. Add shredded chicken, chicken stock, tomatoes, tomato sauce, mango, lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, sea salt, black pepper, sugar, and cinnamon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until chicken filling is reduced, at least 45 minutes.
- Fill corn tortillas with chicken filling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Cholesterol 29.4 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 718.8 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
CHILI LIME CHICKEN TACOS WITH GRILLED PINEAPPLE SALSA RECIPE
Provided by Jaclyn
Number Of Ingredients 35
Steps:
- 1. CHICKEN DIRECTIONS - In a small bowl, whisk chicken rub ingredients together and rub evenly all over chicken breasts. Time permitting, allow chicken to sit for 30 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate up to 8 hours then bring to room temperature for before cooking. STOVETOP DIRECTIONS If chicken has been refrigerated, let sit at room temperature for 15-30 minutes (time permitting). Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Once very hot, add chicken and cook, undisturbed for 3-5 minutes, or until nicely browned (or blackened if you prefer) on one side. Turn chicken over, cover, and reduce heat to medium. Cook for approximately 5-7 more minutes (depending on thickness of chicken), or until chicken is cooked through. Remove to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes before slicing. 2. GRILLED PINEAPPLE SALSA DIRECTIONS: Grease grill and heat to medium high heat. Drizzle red onions with olive oil. Drizzle red bell pepper quarters and jalapeno with olive oil to lightly coat. Working in batches as needed depending on grill size, grill pineapple and vegetables at medium high heat until tender and lightly charred all over, about 12 minutes for the onions, turning occasionally, about 8-10 minutes for the pineapple, or until caramelized, flipping once, 6 minutes for the red bell peppers, flipping once, and jalapeno for 3-5 minutes, turning occasionally. Once cool enough to handle, dab off any excess oil with paper towels from vegetables and chop pineapple (cutting around core), red bell peppers, and onions. Devein and deseed jalapeno and dice, reserving some of the seeds if desired. Toss pineapple, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, ginger, cumin and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl. If you would like it spicier, add some of the jalapeno seeds to taste. Can be served immediately or even better chilled. 3. AVOCADO CREMA DIRECTIONS: To make the Avocado Crema, add all the Crema ingredients to your blender and blend until smooth, scraping sides down as needed. May make 4 hours ahead of time and refrigerate in an airtight container. 4. ASSEMBLE TACOS: To assemble, melt cheese on tortillas in the microwave or stovetop then top with Chili Lime Chicken, Pineapple Salsa followed by Avocado Crema.
SLOW COOKER CILANTRO-LIME CHICKEN TACOS
This has quickly become one of our favorite dinners in our house. My husband and I add jalapenos and hot sauce. My son loves these topped with cheese and sour cream as well. It's from a bunch of different recipes; I just took out what I loved most about each one and threw it together. It's quick and easy, and with the leftover chicken (when there is any) I make a pot pie or chicken and dumplings.
Provided by nahgem
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 5h15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put aluminum foil balls in the bottom of a slow cooker crock.
- Season chicken with seasoned salt. Rub half the garlic on the inside surfaces of the chicken's cavity and leave them inside. Squeeze 8 lime quarters into the cavity; drop the squeezed quarters into the cavity. Place the chicken atop the foil balls. Squeeze 8 more lime quarters over the outside of the chicken; drop squeezed lime quarters into the bottom of the crock. Rub remaining garlic over the outside of the chicken and put garlic in the bottom of the crock. Pour white wine into the crock.
- Cook on Low until the chicken meat pulls apart easily, 5 to 6 hours.
- Remove chicken to a cutting board. Remove meat from bones and shred completely. Serve chicken on warmed tortillas with cilantro for topping and lime wedge.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30.3 g, Cholesterol 95.8 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 35.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 215.7 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN TACOS WITH A MANGO AND BLACK BEAN SALSA
A lovely summery chicken taco with a refreshing salsa, courtesy of "for the love of cooking" site.
Provided by MarraMamba
Categories Poultry
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Place first 8 ingredients in a large zip lock back and combine thoroughly. Add the chicken breasts and mix until the breasts are evenly coated. Place in the refrigerator to marinate for 2-4 hours.
- Peel and chop the mango. Rinse and drain the black beans. Chop the green onions, jalapeno and cilantro. In a small bowl, combine the lime juice and cumin until well mixed. Place the mango, black beans, green onions, cilantro, and jalapeno in a large bowl. Pour the lime/cumin mixture over and mix gently. Taste - add more lime juice if needed.
- Grill chicken breasts until thoroughly cooked. Let the meat rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing into thin slices. Place the corn tortillas in a panini grill for 30 seconds (or cook them in a dry skillet on each side for 45-60 seconds). Layer the warmed tortilla with sour cream, sliced chicken, cotija cheese, mango and black bean salsa. Serve with a side of guacamole and salsa. Enjoy.
CHIPOTLE-LIME CHICKEN TACOS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Generously season the chicken, on the outside and inside of the cavity, with salt and pepper, to taste. With your fingers, put some of the lime zest under the skin of the chicken. Sprinkle the lime juice over the chicken and put the halves into the cavity. Put the chicken in a roasting pan, breast side up, and add 1/4 cup of water to the bottom of the pan. Roast the chicken until the internal temperature registers 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, when inserted in the thickest part of the thigh.
- Remove the chicken from the oven to a carving board, let sit until cool enough to handle.
- In a small bowl, combine the crema, minced chipotles, remaining lime zest, and salt and pepper, to taste.
- Once the chicken has cooled, pull the meat from bones and shred.
- Put some of the shredded chicken on each tortilla, top with chipotle crema and garnish with some zest from the remaining lime. Serve with lime wedges.
LIME CHICKEN SOFT TACOS WITH SPICY YOGURT SAUCE
This is my entry for this weeks Ninja Chef's Mystery Ingredient Challenge. Ingredients were soft taco shells, garlic and yogurt. Although this wasn't much of a challenge for me, as I had already created this wonderful recipe, I could not change a good thing and wanted to share with you. This is a family favorite. I love Mexican...
Provided by Amanda Smith
Categories Tacos & Burritos
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- 1. To make Spicy Yogurt Sauce, with a large knife press garlic and salt together until a smooth paste forms. Place in a small bowl with olive oil; mix well. Stir in yogurt and taco seasoning. Cover; chill 30 minutes before serving.
- 2. 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 cilantro. Simmer for an extra 10 minutes.
- 3. 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. An alternate way of heating the tortillas in the oven: wrap the ten tortillas in foil and place in 150 degree oven until warm, approximately 10-15 minutes.
- 4. Serve lime chicken mixture in warm tortillas topped with tomato, lettuce, cheese and spicy yogurt sauce. We like to add the juice of one lime quarter on each of our tacos after it is put together.
SLOW COOKER CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN TACOS
This came from High Protein Low Carb Low Calorie Slowcooker 255+ Recipes. I have not tried this, just posting for safe keeping.
Provided by internetnut
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 8h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a slow cooker, mix salsa, taco seasoning, lime juice and cilantro. Add chicken. Cook on low for 8-10 hours.
- Remove chicken and shred.
- Serve with a whole wheat tortilla and favorite toppings.
Tips:
- **Use fresh limes for the best flavor.** The lime juice and zest add a bright, tangy flavor to the chicken and tacos. - **Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes.** This will help the chicken to absorb the flavors of the marinade. - **Cook the chicken over medium heat.** This will help to prevent the chicken from drying out. - **Use a variety of toppings for your tacos.** This could include things like shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, avocado, sour cream, and salsa. - **Serve the tacos with a side of lime wedges.** This will allow your guests to add more lime flavor to their tacos if they desire.Conclusion:
These lime chicken tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover chicken. So next time you are looking for a quick and tasty meal, give these lime chicken tacos a try. Your taste buds will thank you!
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