Cilantro Chicken Taco Meat is the perfect fresh and flavorful protein for your next taco night! Marinated in zesty lime, garlic, honey, and fresh cilantro, this juicy grilled chicken is packed with bold flavor. Whether you serve it in warm tortillas, over a crisp taco salad, or meal prep it for the week, this easy recipe is a must-try. Get ready to elevate your tacos with this simple and delicious dish!
Cilantro Chicken Taco Meat
Ingredients:
- 4 organic boneless skinless chicken breasts, 6 oz each
- zest and juice of 1 lime, plus 1 lime cut into wedges
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, divided
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tsp kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 TBS of honey
Directions:
- Pound the thicker end of the chicken breast with a mallet to make it even with the thinner end.
- Combine the juice of 1 lime, lime zest, olive oil, 1/4 cup of the cilantro finely chopped, honey, garlic and salt to a large glass or ceramic container with a lid, or a gallon size freezer bag.
- Coat the chicken well on both sides and marinate in the refrigerator at least 1 hour or as long as overnight, the longer the better, turning halfway.
- When ready to cook, oil a grill or grill pan over medium to medium-high heat
- Grill about 5 minutes on each side, or until charred and cooked through in the center.
- Remove and set aside on a platter and squeeze the remaining lime over the chicken. Garnish with the remaining fresh cilantro.
- Use for Chicken Tacos or Taco Salad & enjoy!
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