Description

These Charred Chile Marinated Grilled Chicken Tacos are packed with flavor and perfect for a festive gathering or weeknight dinner. The chicken is marinated in a smoky, spicy sauce, grilled to perfection, and then served in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings.

Ingredients

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Marinade:

3 dried ancho chilies, stemmed and seeded
2 dried guajillo chilies, stemmed and seeded
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste

Chicken:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Tacos:

8 small flour or corn tortillas
1 cup diced onions
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Lime wedges, for serving

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Instructions

Prepare the Marinade: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the dried chilies for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Transfer to a bowl, cover with hot water, and let soak for 20 minutes. Drain the chilies and place them in a blender with the garlic, olive oil, orange juice, vinegar, cumin, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, seal or cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Grill the Chicken: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and brush with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Grill for 6-7 minutes per side or until cooked through.
Assemble the Tacos: Slice the grilled chicken into strips. Heat the tortillas on the grill or in a skillet. Fill each tortilla with chicken strips, onions, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Notes

You can adjust the spiciness of the marinade by adding more or fewer chilies.
Feel free to customize your tacos with additional toppings like avocado, salsa, or shredded cheese.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 taco
Calories: 280
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 24g
Cholesterol: 70mg