Chicken Taco Marinade Recipes

CHICKEN STREET TACOS

Steps:

• Combine chicken, cumin, oregano, lime juice, orange juice, garlic, and olive oil in a bowl. Marinate at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
• Grill chicken over medium heat until no pink remains, about 4 minutes per side.
• Once cooked, remove chicken and rest 3 minutes. Chop into ½" cubes.
• Meanwhile, warm tortillas in the microwave or on a skillet. Top tortillas with chicken and toppings as desired.

MEXICAN CHICKEN MARINADE

Steps:

• To a Ziploc bag, add the chicken followed by the wet ingredients and the spices.
• Seal the bag, and toss the chicken so that the chicken is well coated in the marinade.
• Place in the fridge and allow to marinate for 2-24 hours.
• Remove the chicken from the bag, and grill it or bake it until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F/74°C with an Instant read thermometer.

EASY CHICKEN TACOS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Season chicken with chili powder mixture. Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Working in batches, add chicken to the skillet in a single layer and cook until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 4-5 minutes per side. Let cool before dicing into bite-size pieces. Serve chicken in tortillas, topped with pico de gallo, avocado, cilantro and lime.

SUMMERTIME CHICKEN TACOS

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first eight ingredients; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally. , Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, uncovered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Cut into thin strips; serve in tortilla or taco shells with desired toppings.

(THE BEST!) EASY CHIPOTLE CHICKEN TACOS RECIPE

Steps:

• Put the garlic cloves in a mini food processor, and process until finely chopped. Add the chipotle peppers with their sauce and season with salt and pepper. Process until smooth, stopping and scraping down the sides occasionally.
• Season the chicken with salt and pepper, and transfer to a bowl. Add the chipotle marinade, and toss to coat. Let sit at room temperature for 15-45 minutes, or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
• Mix together the sour cream, grated garlic, lime zest, lime juice, scallions, and mint or cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.
• Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. If the chicken was refrigerated, let it come to room temperature.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade, leaving some of the marinade sticking to the meat. Oil the grill grates, then grill the chicken on both sides until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5-10 minutes. Using two forks, coarsely shred the chicken.
• Pile the chicken into warmed corn or flour tortillas and top with napa cabbage, avocado slices and the lime crema. If you'd like, sprinkle with a bit of crumbled Cotija or feta cheese. Serve with hot sauce and the remaining crema at the table.

THE BEST GRILLED CHICKEN FOR TACOS, BURRITOS, OR SALADS

Steps:

• Add the chicken, garlic, olive oil, lime, spices, and cornstarch to a large bowl or zip-seal bag.
• Place in fridge and let marinate for at least 15-30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
• Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade. Place chicken on a grill or pan heated to medium-high heat. Let chicken cook until it is no longer pink on the inside, about 6-7 minutes per side (or until it has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F).
• Serve chicken in tacos, burritos, on salads or rice.

CHICKEN TACOS

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, combine chicken, lemonade, olive oil, lime juice, and Worcestershire sauce. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, and bay leaf. Simmer until chicken is no longer pink, and juices run clear, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, warm the tortillas in the oven or microwave until soft. When chicken is fully cooked, transfer to serving bowl. Place lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, salsa, and sour cream in serving dishes. Each person can create their own wrap, using their preferred ingredients.