Spicy Grilled Chicken Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw
A flavorful mix of spicy grilled chicken and fresh cilantro lime slaw, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Option
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup cabbage, shredded
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- Optional toppings: avocado, jalapeños, salsa
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Coat chicken breasts evenly with the spice mixture.
- Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 6-7 minutes per side.
- Meanwhile, combine shredded cabbage, cilantro, lime juice, honey, and mayonnaise in a bowl.
- Warm tortillas on the grill for 1-2 minutes.
- Slice the grilled chicken and assemble tacos with chicken and cilantro lime slaw.
- Add optional toppings if desired and serve warm.
Notes
Store any leftover chicken and slaw in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Consider making the slaw fresh for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg