Summertime Chicken Tacos

Shelby Jo's Note:

From Quick Cooking Magazine. Prep time does not include marinating time. Try these tempting tacos when you're looking for a change of pace from regular tacos. A mild zing from the lime juice in the marinade for the chicken comes through after grilling. I like to serve them with salsa, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes. -Susan Scott, Asheville, North Carolina

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1⁄3; cup olive oil
• ¼ cup lime juice
• 4 garlic cloves , minced
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon salt (optional)
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1 ¼ lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4)
• 6 (8 inch) flour tortillas or 6 taco shells , warmed
• lettuce
• tomato
• shredded cheese

Directions:

1. In a large resealable plastic bag or shallow glass container, combine the first eight ingredients. Add chicken and turn to coat. Seal or cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
2. Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, uncovered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.
3. Cut into thin strips; serve in tortilla or taco shells with desired toppings.

Reviews

[LARavenscroft]

Just loved the flavor of these and this makes a nice change from regular tacos. Made for Zaar Stars Tag.

[Julie F]

Delicious!!!! I really loved these tacos:) The marinade really does provide a multitude of possibilites here - sandwiches, wraps, salads... The flavor was light and fresh and I'll definitely be making this one again - Thanks for sharing.

[Noo]

I agree with Lavender Lynn,about this really being a marinade recipe...but it's a very good one! This is wonderfully fresh and flavoursome,and would work really well just as a warm chicken salad,or in pitta bread with salad...in fact the possibilities are endless!! We gobbled these up in taco shells,stuffed with all of the usual suspects....delicious!!