Lime Chicken Taco's Recipe

Name: Lime Chicken Taco's
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs skinless chicken breasts; ¼ cup red wine vinegar; 2 limes, juice of; 1 teaspoon sugar; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 4 green onions, stalks chopped; 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano or 2 teaspoons fresh oregano; cilantro (to taste); tequila, splash; cayenne pepper; tortilla; diced tomato; shredded lettuce; salsa; Greek yogurt or sour cream; guacamole (S); rice or beans

Servings: persons

2 lbs skinless chicken breasts
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 limes, juice of
1 teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
4 green onions, stalks chopped
3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano or 2 teaspoons fresh oregano
cilantro (to taste)
tequila, splash
cayenne pepper
tortilla
diced tomato
shredded lettuce
salsa
Greek yogurt or sour cream
guacamole (S)
rice or beans

1
Dice chicken into 1 chunks or make into strips.
2
Put chicken into medium saucepan over medium heat.
3
Cook, stirring occasionally until cooked through and no longer pink.
4
Marinate the chicken in 2/3s of the sauce mixture.
5
Add a splash of tequila (if desired).
6
Dump the marinade and added the last 1/3 of fresh marinade to the chicken as it was nearly done cooking through and add cilantro (to taste).
7
Sprinkle with cayene pepper (to taste).
8
Heat tortillas in the oven on 200* by removing them from plastic packaging and placing them in lightly damp tea towel or paper towels and wrapping in foil (or put into a covered dish).
9
Prep other side dishes and toppings.
10
When chicken is finished cooking, add toppings and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs skinless chicken breasts, ¼ cup red wine vinegar, 2 limes, juice of, 1 teaspoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Lime Chicken Taco's falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Lime Chicken Taco's

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Variations & substitutions

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