Chicken taco night (grilled chicken, cilantro, limes)

Mexican · Taco · 30 min · Serves 4

Taco night is a weeknight win—grilled chicken that's smoky and tender, topped with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime to brighten everything up. It's the kind of meal that comes together in under an hour and gets everyone at the table happy, with room to customize however they like.

Ingredients

• 4 largechicken breasts
• 3 tbspolive oil
• 3 tbsplime juice
• 3garlic cloves
• 1.5 tspcumin
• 1 tspchili powder
• 1 tspsalt
• 0.5 tspblack pepper
• 0.5 cupfresh cilantro
• 2limes
• 8corn or flour tortillas

Method

1. 1

   Mix olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl to make your marinade.

2. 2

   Place chicken breasts in a zip-top bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Let sit for at least 15 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the fridge if you have time).

   15 min

3. 3

   Heat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 6–7 minutes per side until cooked through and charred in spots.

   12–14 min

4. 4

   Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.

   5 min

5. 5

   Warm tortillas on the grill or in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds per side.

   1 min

6. 6

   Build your tacos: tortilla, chicken, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Serve with your favorite toppings on the side.