Baja-Style Grilled Chicken Tacos
Baja-Style Grilled Chicken Tacos bring bright lime, warm cumin, and earthy oregano together on smoky grilled chicken thighs tucked into soft corn tortillas. Each bite balances tangy citrus with a gentle heat from cayenne and sazón, creating a fresh, beachy flavor. Serve for casual weeknight dinners or a laid-back weekend gathering where everyone can build their own tacos.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Baja-Style Grilled Chicken Tacos, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 42
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large bowl, mix cumin, oregano, sazón, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne pepper. Stir in lime juice and olive oil to make a marinade. Add chicken and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 12 hours.
- 2
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill the marinated chicken until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 8 minutes per side. Move the chicken to a bowl and shred it with forks.
- 3
Spray the tortillas with canola oil and grill them for approximately 45 seconds per side. Place them on a plate and cover with a paper towel to keep warm. Serve with the shredded chicken.
- Calories 338.84 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 26.39 g Good Source 53%
- Carbohydrate 32.02 g 12%
- Total Fat 12.02 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 3.22 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 100.98 mg High 34%
- Sodium 134.5 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 2.12 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 1.81 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 42.32 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.88 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 120.56 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 1.61 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 4.43 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Baja Style Grilled Chicken Tacos is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Boneless Chicken Thigh, Cayenne Pepper, Cooking Spray, and Corn Tortilla. Each serving provides about 338.84 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Baja-Style Grilled Chicken Tacos made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Chicken Thigh, Cayenne Pepper, Cooking Spray, Corn Tortilla, Garlic Powder. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Baja-Style Grilled Chicken Tacos?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 338.84 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Baja-Style Grilled Chicken Tacos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Baja-Style Grilled Chicken Tacos healthy?
- Baja-Style Grilled Chicken Tacos has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 338.84 calories and 26.39 g of protein, or 53% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 134.5 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.22 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Wheat, Gluten, Corn and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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