Name: Taco Lime Grilled Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (regular paprika works too); 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt; 3-4 medium to large boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 limes (split)

Taco Lime Grilled Chicken

by: Jenny

Posted: Jun 12, 2024

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This simple Taco Lime Grilled Chicken is so juicy and delicious! It’s easy to make and it’s full of the most amazing flavors.

If you love chicken recipes like we do, try our Southwest Chicken Thighs recipe too.

The Best Grilled Chicken

Grilled chicken is a staple in our house. I don’t know about you guys, but we seem to have tacos on a regular basis in our home. This recipe is simple, flavorful and the kids (and husband) love them. I have created a simple homemade taco seasoned and lime grilled chicken that is thinly sliced and mouthwatering inside tacos. You can either marinate the chicken or grill it immediately, whatever you’ve got the time for.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Flavor Packed. This easy grilled chicken recipe is packed with delicious taco lime flavors.
Easy To Make. With just a handful of ingredients, this grilled chicken can be made in just minutes.
Delicious leftovers. You can use this grilled chicken in many other recipes during the week.

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What You’ll Need

Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make your own taco lime chicken at home. See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for full details.

Ground Cumin– Cumin is used to make a homemade taco seasoning.
Salt– I use kosher salt in my cooking and baking.
Pepper– Use freshly ground black pepper for best tasting results.
Smoked Paprika– Smoked paprika is used to make a homemade taco seasoning.
Garlic Salt– Garlic salt is also used to make the homemade taco seasoning.
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast– Find chicken breast in the meat department of your grocery store. I recommend fresh not frozen.
Limes– Fresh lime juice adds a fresh bite to the grilled chicken.

Homemade Taco Seasoning

Here’s The Best Homemade Taco Seasoning: ground cumin, salt, pepper, garlic salt and smoked paprika. Regular paprika works too. Sprinkle the seasonings on both sides of your chicken.

How To Make Taco Lime Grilled Chicken

Preheat Grill. Preheat indoor or outdoor grill to medium high heat.

Prepare Taco Seasoning. Place cumin, salt, pepper, paprika and garlic salt into a bowl. Stir to combine.

Season/Marinate Chicken Breast. Place chicken breast into a large bowl or large ziploc bag. Pour seasonings over chicken then squeeze the juice of one whole lime over chicken and seasonings. Stir chicken around with seasonings and lime. You can marinate up 1-5 hours if desired. Can be grilled immediately as well.

Grill Chicken. Spray grill lightly with cooking spray then carefully place chicken onto grill. Let grill 5-6 minutes each side, or until cooked through and juices run clear. Transfer chicken to a large plate and let rest for 10 minutes.

Slice Chicken. Thinly slice chicken and squeeze with juice of last lime over tops. Thinly sliced chicken goes great inside tacos. Top with your favorite toppings.

Recipe Tips For Success

Make Your Own Taco Seasoning. Use my simple recipe to make a homemade taco seasoning for the grilled chicken.
Great Leftover Chicken. Use this grilled chicken in lots of other recipes during the week. It’s great in tacos, burritos, salads and more.

How To Serve

Serve this grilled chicken warm inside tacos, burritos, salads and more.

Leftovers

Place any leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating Instructions

Reheat chicken in a hot skillet with a drizzle of olive oil, stirring until hot. You can also place chicken on a heat proof plate, loosely covered in the microwave for 60-90 seconds.

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