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Coriander Lime Chicken Tacos

Cultural Context

Coriander Lime Chicken Tacos are a vibrant dish rooted in Mexican cuisine, often enjoyed as street food or at family gatherings. The combination of fresh coriander and zesty lime enhances the flavor of grilled chicken, making it a favorite for taco lovers. Today, these tacos have gained popularity worldwide, with many variations incorporating different toppings and salsas.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 pounds skinless and boneless chicken breasts
1 packet taco seasoning mix
1 16-ounce jar of sauce
2 small limes
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
tortillas
shredded lettuce
tomatoes
avocado
cheese
sour cream

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Turn the crock-pot on to high.

2

Add 2 pounds of skinless and boneless chicken breasts to the crock-pot, cutting off any unwanted fat.

3

Sprinkle one packet of taco seasoning mix over the front and back of the chicken breasts.

4

Pour one 16-ounce jar of sauce over the chicken in the crock-pot.

5

Cut and squeeze the juice of 2 small limes into the crock-pot over the sauce and chicken.

6

Add 1/3 cup of chopped fresh cilantro on top of everything in the crock-pot.

7

Cover the crock-pot and cook for 4 hours on high or 6 to 7 hours on low.

8

Once cooking is done, take out the chicken and shred it using two forks.

9

Assemble tacos by adding the shredded chicken to tortillas and topping with your favorite toppings such as shredded lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, cheese, and sour cream.

10

Serve the tacos or store the remaining chicken in airtight containers in the refrigerator.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrillingslicing

Equipment Needed

crock-pot

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milk

Also Known As

Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos
Local Name: tacos de pollo con cilantro y lima

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