Chipotle-Citrus Marinated Chicken Tacos
These chicken tacos pair smoky chipotle, bright lime and orange, garlic, cumin, and coriander in a flavorful marinade for grilled chicken. Served in warm mini corn tortillas with crisp diced onion and fresh cilantro, they make an easy, lively meal for taco night or casual gatherings.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook12 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chipotle-Citrus Marinated Chicken Tacos, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 73 / 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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- 72
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 48
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, chipotle pepper, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper in a blender. Blend on high until smooth.
- 2
Pour the marinade into a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken breasts to the bag and marinate in the refrigerator for 3 hours.
- 3
Preheat a grill to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 4
Place marinated chicken breasts on the grill and close the lid. Discard the marinade. Grill, turning once, until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 6 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 5
Remove chicken from the grill. Let stand for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
- 6
Heat tortillas on a griddle over medium heat until soft and pliable. Stack tortillas in pairs; divide chicken, onion, and cilantro among the pairs.
- Calories 619.28 kcal High 31%
- Protein 37.9 g Good Source 76%
- Carbohydrate 75.64 g 28%
- Total Fat 18.51 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 1.91 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 70.7 mg High 24%
- Sodium 150.0 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 6.09 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 7.48 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 121.3 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 2.51 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 382.53 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 21.3 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 29.86 mg Good Source 33%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chipotle Citrus Marinated Chicken Tacos is made with 16 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 22 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo, and Corn Tortilla. Each serving provides about 619.28 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chipotle-Citrus Marinated Chicken Tacos made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo, Corn Tortilla, Diced Onion. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chipotle-Citrus Marinated Chicken Tacos?
- About 22 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 12 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 619.28 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chipotle-Citrus Marinated Chicken Tacos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Chipotle-Citrus Marinated Chicken Tacos healthy?
- Chipotle-Citrus Marinated Chicken Tacos has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 619.28 calories and 37.9 g of protein, or 76% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 150.0 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.91 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Corn, Garlic and Onions, 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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