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Grilled Taco + Lime Chicken for Tacos Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic salt
  • 3-4 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts equally sized (for uniform cooking time)
  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
  • 2 limes split

Instructions

  • Preheat indoor or outdoor grill to medium high heat.
  • Place cumin, salt, pepper, paprika and garlic salt into a bowl.
  • Whisk seasonings to combine.
  • Place chicken breasts into a large bowl or large zip-loc bag.
  • Pour seasonings, and oil over chicken then squeeze the juice of one whole lime over chicken and seasonings. Stir chicken around with the seasonings and lime.
  • You can marinate up 1- 5 hours if desired. Can be grilled immediately as well.
  • Spray grill lightly with cooking spray then carefully place chicken onto grill. Let grill 5-6 minutes each side, or until cooked through and juices run clear.
  • Transfer chicken to a large plate and let rest for 10 minutes, covered or wrapped in foil.
  • Thinly slice chicken and squeeze with juice of last lime over top.