Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos

If tacos are your pick of the patch for quick and tasty lunch or dinner, this cilantro lime chicken is an easy and flavorful filling to base your tacos around. Simply marinated in a zingy, refreshing cilantro lime vinaigrette, the chicken is then grilled to juicy perfection and sliced before serving. Top these tacos with your desired toppings like Pickled Red Onions, more cilantro and lime, sliced jalapeno— We love it all!

The versatile cilantro lime marinade and vinaigrette is laced with garlic and jalapeno, too. Make extra and try it on salads or a finishing sauce to grilled or roasted vegetables or meat. We love quick, simple recipes like these that make eating whole foods like vegetables and chicken thighs easy and tasty. A base of oil and vinegar plus a whole bunch of cilantro is blended with garlic, jalapeno, and lime juice. Don’t worry about chopping the ingredients beforehand— Just chuck it in and start blending! Freshly made sauces and marinades like this cilantro lime vinaigrette are a breeze to whip up and help you enjoy a variety of wholesome foods with no need for preservatives or extra processing. Sounds like a win-win to us!

Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos

Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
• Small tortillas of choice
• Taco topping of choice such as Pickled Red Onions, cilantro, lime, and jalapeno

Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette 

• 1 bunch cilantro, most stems removed
• ¾ cup avocado oil or extra virgin olive oil
• ¼ cup white vinegar
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 jalapeno, halved and seeded
• 2 limes, juiced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp dried oregano

Instructions

1. Make the sauce: Add all ingredients for the sauce to a blender and blend on high until mostly smooth, about 30 seconds. 
2. Marinate the chicken: Submerge the chicken thighs in the cilantro lime sauce for at least 2 hours or overnight.
3. Grill the chicken: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. When it’s hot, grill the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side over medium heat or until cooked through.
4. Remove the chicken from the heat and let sit for 5 minutes before slicing.
5. Assemble the tacos with the sliced chicken and desired toppings such as Pickled Red Onions, cilantro, lime, and jalapeno!