Baja Grilled Chicken Tacos

Cinco de Mayo - BBQ and Grilling

I modified this taco recipe for a party of 40, and it was a huge hit. Thighs are a good substitute for chicken breasts, especially with marinating and grilling. They do not dry out as quickly and are very forgiving. Fill warm tortillas with sauteed chicken and serve with your choice of garnishes and black bean and corn salad.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 1hr5 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Baja Grilled Chicken Tacos

Ingredients

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano

1 teaspoon sazon seasoning

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

¼ cup fresh lime juice

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 pound skinless

boneless chicken thighs

canola oil cooking spray

1 (10 ounce) package corn tortillas

or as needed

Margaritas

BBQ and Grilling

Directions

Step 1

Combine cumin oregano sazon garlic powder salt and cayenne pepper in a large bowl. Add lime juice and olive oil and stir to make the marinade. Add chicken and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 12 hours.

Step 2

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill marinated chicken until no longer pink at the bone and juices run clear about 8 minutes per side. Transfer to a bowl and shred chicken with forks.

Step 3

Spray canola oil onto the tortillas and heat on the grill approximately 45 seconds per side. Transfer to a plate and cover with a paper towel to keep warm. Serve with shredded chicken.

Nutritional Information

Baja Grilled Chicken Tacos

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 321.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 23.3g 47%

Carbohydrates: 33.6g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 4.8g 19%

Sugars: 1.1g

Fat: 10.9g 17%

Saturated Fat: 2.6g 13%

Cholesterol: 68.4mg 23%

Vitamin A Iu: 140.5IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 9.3mg 71%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 22%

Vitamin C: 4.9mg 8%

Folate: 10.5mcg 3%

Calcium: 77.6mg 8%

Iron: 2.4mg 13%

Magnesium: 70.1mg 25%

Potassium: 306.7mg 9%

Sodium: 708.8mg 28%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 14%

Calories From Fat: 97.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.