Description

These grilled honey lime chicken tacos with avocado slaw are fresh, flavorful, and easy to prepare. Juicy marinated chicken pairs perfectly with crunchy avocado slaw for a healthy weeknight meal.

Ingredients

Scale

1 to 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

2 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon chili powder

Salt and black pepper to taste

2 cups shredded cabbage

1 large ripe avocado, diced

1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

2 tablespoons Greek yogurt or light mayo (optional)

2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Corn or flour tortillas

Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

1. In a bowl whisk lime juice, honey, olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.

2. Add chicken and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

3. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and oil the grates.

4. Grill chicken 5 to 6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F, brushing with extra marinade.

5. While chicken grills, combine cabbage, avocado, lime juice, cilantro, and yogurt or mayo in a bowl. Toss gently.

6. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side.

7. Slice grilled chicken into strips and fill each tortilla with chicken and avocado slaw.

8. Serve immediately with lime wedges and optional toppings.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tacos
Calories: 320
Sugar: 6
Sodium: 500
Fat: 14
Saturated Fat: 3
Unsaturated Fat: 9
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 18
Fiber: 5
Protein: 30
Cholesterol: 75

Keywords: grilled chicken tacos, honey lime chicken tacos, healthy tacos, avocado slaw, easy tacos, low calorie tacos, paleo tacos, keto tacos