How To Make Spicy Grilled Chicken Tacos
In just over 30 minutes, you can prep & cook these chicken tacos. They’re flavored with a variety of spices and brightened up with some orange zest & juice.
Serves:
Ingredients
For Chicken:
- 2tbspancho chili powder
- 1tsporegano,dried
- 1tspcumin,dried
- 1tspsugar
- ½tspsalt
- 1clovegarlic,finely chopped
- 1tbsporange zest,finely grated
- 3tbspforange juice,resh squeezed
- 2tbspolive oil
To serve:
- 6skinless,(1¼ lbs), boneless chicken thighs
- 8smallcorn tortillas
- 3cupsbaby arugula,(3 ounces), packed
- 2mediumripe avocados,sliced
- 4radishes,thinly sliced
- ½pintcherry tomatoes,halved
- ¼red onion,thinly sliced
- cilantro,roughly chopped
- ½cupsour cream,thinned with ¼ milk
- 1lime,cut into wedges
Instructions
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Prepare a gas or charcoal grill for medium-high, direct heat.
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In a large bowl, stir together the chili powder, oregano, cumin, sugar, salt, garlic and orange zest. Stir in the orange juice and olive oil to make a loose paste. Add the chicken to the bowl and toss to coat all over.
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Set aside to marinate while the grill heats and the rest of the toppings are being prepared.
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Grill the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat registers 165 degrees F. Transfer to a plate and rest for 5 minutes.
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Place each tortilla on the grill or on a hot, dry skillet over medium-high heat. As soon as pockets of the air start to puff up in the tortilla, turn it with tongs and heat for a few seconds on the other side. Wrap warmed tortillas in a tea towel to keep them warm until serving.
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Slice the chicken into strips. On each tortilla, place a small handful of arugula. Top with chicken slices, sliced avocado, radishes, tomatoes, and onion slices. Drizzle with the thinned sour cream. Serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Calories: 280.65kcal
- Fat: 19.61g
- Saturated Fat: 4.49g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 11.20g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.58g
- Carbohydrates: 26.52g
- Fiber: 8.64g
- Sugar: 3.60g
- Protein: 4.62g
- Cholesterol: 9.97mg
- Sodium: 305.95mg
- Calcium: 88.83mg
- Potassium: 604.80mg
- Iron: 1.86mg
- Vitamin A: 101.23µg
- Vitamin C: 18.25mg
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