Lime Chicken Tacos Recipe

Name: Lime Chicken Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Juice and zest of 2 limes; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips; 3 bell peppers (red, yellow or orange), stemmed, seeded and very thinly sliced; 1 large white onion, halved and thinly sliced; Eight 6- to 8-inch flour tortillas, warmed if possible 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves; Sour cream, optional; Hot sauce, optional

Servings: persons

Juice and zest of 2 limes
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips
3 bell peppers (red, yellow or orange), stemmed, seeded and very thinly sliced
1 large white onion, halved and thinly sliced
Eight 6- to 8-inch flour tortillas, warmed if possible 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Sour cream, optional
Hot sauce, optional

1
Combine the lime juice and zest, garlic, sugar, oregano, cinnamon, cumin, salt, pepper cayenne, paprika and 2 tablespoons oil in a large bowl.
2
Add the chicken to the marinade and turn to coat.
3
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
4
Heat the remaining tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5
Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting the excess drip off, and add to the skillet.
6
Cook, tossing occasionally, until the chicken starts to brown, 5 to 6 minutes.
7
Add the bell peppers and onion and cook for until the vegetables are tender, 3 to 4 minutes more.
8
Divide the chicken, peppers and onion equally among the eight tortillas.
9
Garnish with the cilantro, sour cream and hot sauce, if using.
10
Cook Notes: Instead of using tortillas for the tacos, try wrapping the chicken, peppers and onion in large Boston lettuce leaves.
11
This recipe was created by a contestant during a cooking competition.
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The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use and therefore cannot make any representation as to the results.

290

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Juice and zest of 2 limes, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 tablespoon sugar, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Lime Chicken Tacos 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.

Lime Chicken Tacos

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