About
Pollo asado tacos feature juicy, garlic-citrus marinated grilled chicken breast in warm corn tortillas. Quick to make and full of flavor, these tacos are a tasty weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Juice of 2 limes
- Juice of 1 orange
- Corn tortillas
- Sliced onions and cilantro for serving
Instructions
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Marinate the chicken
- chicken breasts
- olive oil
- garlic
- cumin
- chili powder
- lime juice
- orange juice
In a gallon size ziploc bag, combine olive oil, garlic, spices, and citrus juices. Add chicken and marinate for 30 mins up to overnight.
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Grill the chicken
- chicken breasts
Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill chicken 6-8 minutes per side until cooked through and char marks appear. Rest 5 minutes before slicing.
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Assemble tacos
- chicken
- corn tortillas
- onions and cilantro (for serving)
Slice grilled chicken into strips. Warm tortillas on grill. Fill tortillas with chicken, onions, cilantro, and any other desired taco toppings.
Nutritional Information
Based on 1 taco with 85g chicken
| Name | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 238 |
| Fat | 8g |
| Sat Fat | 1g |
| Cholesterol | 68mg |
| Sodium | 200mg |
| Carbs | 13g |
| Fiber | 1g |
| Protein | 31g |
| Calcium | 15mg |
| Iron | 1.04mg |
References
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Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central entry for grilled chicken breast. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171477/nutrients ↩
