Try these citrus marinated Grilled Chicken Fresco Tacos for dinner tonight! Served with a spoonful of Pico de Gallo helps keep them light on calories and fat, but BIG on flavor!
Grilled Chicken Fresco Tacos
Most of you know that tacos rank really, really, really high on my list of favorite foods. What you may not know about me, (maybe you have your suspicions – I am a food blogger after all), is that we rarely have the exact same dinner twice. Although we’ve eaten plenty of chicken tacos, I have a bazillion ways to make them … each slightly different from each other and each perfectly delicious in their own right.
For instance, this recipe for Grilled Chicken Fresco Tacos might have the citrus marinated chicken, lettuce, cheese and tomatoes on another night. A few weeks later, I may add some chipotle to the marinade for a slightly different taste … or I may use a citrusy slaw in place of the Pico de Gallo with a creamy avocado dressing. I can honestly tell you that if you ate at my house, it would be hard to guess what you might get – especially if I tell you we are having tacos! To tell you the truth, I truly believe that tacos are one of the world’s most versatile foods and boy, do I love ’em!
Making the tacos
I live in Phoenix and by now, I don’t have to tell y’all how hot it is. It’s hot, y’all. I try to do as little cooking inside as I can which means, we rely on our trusty grill a lot during the warmer months! The great thing about this recipe is I can put the chicken in the marinade first thing in the morning and it’s super quick to cook them right before dinner! The Pico de Gallo requires no cooking and I can make it early in the day. I love the burst of flavors on these tacos! On busy nights like this, I love that dinner was so easy, fresh and delicious!
Tacos are one of my most favorite weeknight meals because of how easy they are to make. What is one of your favorite meals on hectic nights?
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Grilled Chicken Fresco Tacos
Ingredients
For the chicken and marinade
- ¼ cup cider vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup orange juice
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Ground black pepper to taste
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
For the tacos
- 12 flour tortillas warmed
- Pico de Gallo
- Lime wedges for serving if desired
Instructions
- In a large glass bowl, mix the cider vinegar, garlic, lime juice, lemon juice, orange juice, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil. Place chicken in the mixture. Cover, and marinate 8 hours or overnight.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
- Lightly oil the grill grate. Place chicken on the prepared grill, and cook 6 to 8 minutes per side, until juices run clear. Discard marinade.
To serve:
- Chop or shred chicken and divide the chicken between the flour tortillas. Top each taco with a spoonful of Pico de Gallo. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Pick up pico de gallo at the store or make your own!
Nutrition
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My family would go nuts for this !
These look so fresh and summery!
These look terrific Jamie! Pinned and shared! I want one right now!
Wow! These will be a great new addition for my family's Taco Tuesday.
Hahahah we never really eat the same dinner twice either. But for these I might make an exception. we also love tacos almost more than anything else!
Tacos are the way to my heart! They're quick, easy, and always delicious!
YUM – these look great Jamie!
Those look heavenly!!! We will be adding these to our dinner menu for this month!
The *perfect* tacos, Jamie! I love all of your Mexican recipes!