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Taco Lime Grilled Chicken

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.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword best chicken breast recipe, best grilled chicken recipe, grilled chicken breast, grilled chicken breast recipe, grilled chicken recipes, how to grill chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 103kcal
Author Jenny

Equipment

  • Grill

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

Instructions

  • Preheat indoor or outdoor grill to medium high heat.
  • Place cumin, salt, pepper, paprika and garlic salt into a bowl. Stir to combine.
  • 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.
  • 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. Thinly slice chicken and squeeze with juice of last lime over tops. Thinly sliced chicken goes great inside tacos. Top with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 535mg | Potassium: 335mg | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 5.9mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.6mg