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Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos

Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 430
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • Crumbled cotija or sour cream, optional

Method
 

  1. Blend the lime juice, cilantro, garlic, olive oil, salt, and cumin until smooth.
  2. Toss the chicken with the marinade, then cook in a hot skillet over medium-high heat for about 6 minutes per side until charred and 165°F inside.
  3. While the chicken cooks, toss the cabbage, jalapeño, a small handful of extra cilantro, a squeeze of lime, and a pinch of salt to make the slaw.
  4. Warm the tortillas, slice the rested chicken against the grain, and assemble the tacos with the slaw, avocado, and any optional toppings. Serve right away with lime wedges.

Notes

The slaw tastes brightest right after tossing, so assemble the tacos as soon as it is ready. If you like a little extra char on the chicken, don’t move it around in the pan; let it sit undisturbed until the first side is deeply browned.