Cilantro-Lime Chicken Tacos, Chips, Guacamole, Lime Sparkling Water

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Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 1006kcal

Ingredients

Cilantro-Lime Grilled Chicken

  • 2 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 Lime juiced
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes crushed
  • 1 tsp Honey
  • 2 TBSP Fresh cilantro coarsely chopped
  • 8 oz Boneless chicken thighs

Tortilla Chips and Guacamole

  • 1 Avocado pitted
  • 2 tsp Fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 TBSP Lime juice
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 oz Tortilla chips

Tacos

  • 1/2 cup Black beans warmed
  • 1 cup Lettuce shredded
  • 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 Avocado sliced
  • 4 Soft taco shells warmed

Lime Sparkling Water

  • 24 oz Sparkling water
  • 1 Lime sliced
  • Ice cubes optional
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Instructions

  • Prep all ingredients per the instructions above.
  • In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, crushed red pepper flakes, honey, and cilantro. Add the chicken and coat well with the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Make the guacamole: In a bowl, mash the avocado until smooth. Stir in cilantro, garlic, cumin, and lime juice. Season with salt. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  • Grill the chicken on both sides to an internal temperature of 160°F (74°C). Remove from heat and let rest for 2 -3 minutes before slicing or shredding.
  • Warm the tortillas: Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Warm each taco shell for 20 seconds per side until soft and pliable.
  • Assemble the tacos by filling the taco shells with chicken, black beans, lettuce, cheese, and avocado.
  • Pour sparkling water over lime slices and serve with ice if desired.
  • Serve tacos with tortilla chips, guacamole, and lime sparkling water.

Nutrition

Calories: 1006kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 71g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 35g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 491mg | Potassium: 1639mg | Fiber: 22g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 918IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 350mg | Iron: 5mg

Cilantro-Lime Chicken Tacos, Chips, Guacamole, Lime Sparkling Water

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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 1006 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Cilantro-Lime Grilled Chicken

  • 2 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 Lime juiced
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes crushed
  • 1 tsp Honey
  • 2 TBSP Fresh cilantro coarsely chopped
  • 8 oz Boneless chicken thighs

Tortilla Chips and Guacamole

  • 1 Avocado pitted
  • 2 tsp Fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 TBSP Lime juice
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 oz Tortilla chips

Tacos

  • 1/2 cup Black beans warmed
  • 1 cup Lettuce shredded
  • 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 Avocado sliced
  • 4 Soft taco shells warmed

Lime Sparkling Water

  • 24 oz Sparkling water
  • 1 Lime sliced
  • Ice cubes optional

Instructions
 

  • Prep all ingredients per the instructions above.
  • In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, crushed red pepper flakes, honey, and cilantro. Add the chicken and coat well with the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Make the guacamole: In a bowl, mash the avocado until smooth. Stir in cilantro, garlic, cumin, and lime juice. Season with salt. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  • Grill the chicken on both sides to an internal temperature of 160°F (74°C). Remove from heat and let rest for 2 -3 minutes before slicing or shredding.
  • Warm the tortillas: Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Warm each taco shell for 20 seconds per side until soft and pliable.
  • Assemble the tacos by filling the taco shells with chicken, black beans, lettuce, cheese, and avocado.
  • Pour sparkling water over lime slices and serve with ice if desired.
  • Serve tacos with tortilla chips, guacamole, and lime sparkling water.

Nutrition

Calories: 1006kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 37gFat: 71gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 35gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 139mgSodium: 491mgPotassium: 1639mgFiber: 22gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 918IUVitamin C: 44mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 5mg
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