🌮🔥 Grilled Chicken Tacos with Fresh Tomato & Cilantro – Quick & Flavor-Packed! 🥑🍅
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 (8 small tacos)
Calories: ~320 per serving
🧾 Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
500g boneless chicken breast, diced 🍗
1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
1 tsp chili powder 🌶️
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp cumin
Salt & pepper to taste 🧂
Juice of 1/2 lime 🍋
For the Toppings:
2 ripe tomatoes, diced 🍅
1 small bunch of fresh cilantro, chopped 🌿
Optional: red onion, avocado, sour cream
For the Tortillas:
8 small flour or corn tortillas 🌮
👨🍳 Instructions:
In a bowl, toss the diced chicken with olive oil, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until nicely charred and fully cooked, about 8–10 minutes. Warm the tortillas in a dry pan or on the grill. Fill each tortilla with grilled chicken, fresh diced tomatoes, and chopped cilantro. Add optional toppings like red onion, avocado, or sour cream as desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
💡 Tips & Variations:
Swap chicken for shrimp, tofu, or beef.
Add a spicy salsa or chipotle mayo for extra kick.
Great for taco night or summer grilling!