Lime Chicken Tacos Recipes

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CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN TACOS



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A cilantro lime vinaigrette has two jobs in a weeknight taco recipe. First, it?s the marinade for the pan seared chicken filling. Then it turns sour cream into a special topping.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2/3 cup Food Network Kitchen™ Inspirations Mexican Style Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
16 corn tortillas
Shredded lettuce, diced red onion, sliced radishes, guacamole and whole cilantro leaves, for serving

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper in a large bowl. Then toss with 1/2 cup of the Mexican Style Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette. Marinate for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, stir together the sour cream with the remaining 2 tablespoons vinaigrette.
  • Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken along with the marinade and cook until slightly browned and cooked through, about 7 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and chop. Season with salt.
  • Warm the tortillas as the label directs. Using 2 stacked tortillas per taco, fill with the chicken, top with the cilantro-lime sour cream and the toppings of your choice.

LIME CHICKEN TACOS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 17

Juice and zest of 2 limes
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips
3 bell peppers (red, yellow or orange), stemmed, seeded and very thinly sliced
1 large white onion, halved and thinly sliced
Eight 6- to 8-inch flour tortillas, warmed if possible 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Sour cream, optional
Hot sauce, optional

Steps:

  • Combine the lime juice and zest, garlic, sugar, oregano, cinnamon, cumin, salt, pepper cayenne, paprika and 2 tablespoons oil in a large bowl. Add the chicken to the marinade and turn to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
  • Heat the remaining tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting the excess drip off, and add to the skillet. Cook, tossing occasionally, until the chicken starts to brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the bell peppers and onion and cook for until the vegetables are tender, 3 to 4 minutes more. Divide the chicken, peppers and onion equally among the eight tortillas. Garnish with the cilantro, sour cream and hot sauce, if using.

LIME CHICKEN TACOS



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Our fun, simple chicken taco recipe is perfect for a relaxing dinner with friends. If we have any leftover filling, I toss it into a garden-fresh taco salad. -Tracy Gunter, Boise, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 cup chunky salsa
12 fat-free flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed
Optional: Sour cream, pickled onions, shredded lettuce and shredded cheddar or Cotija cheese

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Combine lime juice and chili powder; pour over chicken. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 5-6 hours. , Remove chicken. When cool enough to handle, shred meat with 2 forks; return to slow cooker. Stir in corn and salsa. Cook, covered, on low until heated through, about 30 minutes. Place filling on tortillas; if desired, serve with sour cream, pickled onions, lettuce and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 674mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic exchanges

CREAMY CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY



Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: shredded chicken, sour cream, lime, fresh cilantro, garlic, olive oil, salt, pico de gallo, corn tortillas

Provided by Joey Firoben

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 4 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups shredded chicken
½ cup sour cream
½ lime, juiced
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
¾ teaspoon salt
pico de gallo, or salsa, for topping
4 corn tortillas

Steps:

  • In a large, nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  • Toss in the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the shredded chicken, salt, sour cream, and lime juice. Mix until the chicken is evenly coated and the mixture has heated through.
  • Stir in the cilantro and immediately remove from heat.
  • Pour the chicken mixture into a large serving bowl and toast the tortillas in the seasoned pan, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Divide the mixture evenly between tortillas, top with pico de gallo, and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 1 gram

LIME CHICKEN SOFT TACOS



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I love Mexican food and this is another one of my favorites. Lime and chicken are and excellent combination. I found it on the web. Thanks Marissa.

Provided by Kaccy G.

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1/8 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 lime, juice of
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
10 6-inch flour tortillas
1 tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup shredded lettuce
1/4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1/4 cup salsa

Steps:

  • Saute chicken in a medium saucepan over medium high heat for about 20 minutes.
  • Add vinegar, lime juice, sugar, salt, pepper, green onion, garlic and oregano.
  • Simmer for an extra 10 minutes.
  • Heat an iron skillet over medium heat.
  • Place a tortilla in the pan, warm, and turn over to heat the other side.
  • Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  • Serve lime chicken mixture in warm tortillas topped with tomato, lettuce, cheese and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.6, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 115.2, Sodium 1104.6, Carbohydrate 43.8, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 4.1, Protein 45

LIME CHICKEN SOFT TACO



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 pounds fresh Foster Farms Breast Tenders
1/8 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 lime, juiced
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
10 (6-inch) flour tortillas
1 tomato, diced
1/4 cup shredded lettuce
1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup salsa

Steps:

  • Saute chicken in a medium saucepan over high heat for about 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches at least 165 degrees F. Add vinegar, lime juice, sugar, salt, pepper, green onion, garlic and oregano. Simmer for an extra 10 minutes. Heat an iron skillet over medium heat. Place a tortilla in the pan, warm, and turn over to heat the other side. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Serve lime chicken mixture in warm tortillas topped with tomato, lettuce, cheese and salsa.

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