Healthy Meat & Poultry Recipes Healthy Chicken Recipes Healthy Chicken Breast Recipes Healthy BBQ & Grilled Chicken Breast Recipes Cilantro-Lime Chicken Tacos Be the first to rate & review! A quick lime marinade does double duty as a sauce in these tangy chicken tacos. By Sara Haas, RDN Sara Haas, RDN Facebook Instagram Twitter Website Sara is a food and nutrition expert with formal training in culinary arts. She has been a registered and licensed dietitian since 2002 and a professional chef since 2008. She works as a consultant chef and dietitian with a focus on freelance writing, recipe development and food photography. Sara is the author of the Taco! Taco! Taco! cookbook and co-author of the Fertility Foods Cookbook. Her cooking, nutrition and food expertise have been featured in all forms of media. She also loves conducting cooking demonstrations and enjoys speaking at conferences, expos and other engagements. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 22, 2020 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 45 mins Additional Time: 30 mins Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 8 tacos Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Egg-Free Gluten-Free Heart Healthy High-Protein Low Sodium Nut-Free Sesame-Free Soy-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves, plus 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided ¼ cup olive oil ½ teaspoon lime zest (reserve before juicing limes) 3 tablespoons lime juice, divided 2 tablespoons orange juice 2 cloves garlic, minced ¼ teaspoon salt plus 1/8 tsp., divided 1 ¼ pounds thin-sliced boneless, skinless chicken cutlets 1 cup diced tomatoes 1 cup diced strawberries 1 tablespoon minced jalapeño pepper 2 cups baby spinach 8 (6 inch) blue or yellow corn tortillas, warmed Directions Place 1 cup cilantro leaves, oil, 2 Tbsp. lime juice, orange juice, garlic, and 1/4 tsp. salt in a food processor or blender; process until smooth. Transfer half the mixture to a small bowl and refrigerate. Place the remaining mixture in a sealable plastic bag and add chicken. Seal and turn to coat the chicken. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, strawberries, jalapeño, lime zest, and the remaining 1 Tbsp. lime juice, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, and 1/8 tsp. salt in a medium bowl; toss well. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Preheat grill to medium-high. Lightly oil the grill grate (see Tip). Remove the chicken from the marinade (discard the marinade). Grill the chicken until browned and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side. (Alternatively, broil the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side.) Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Slice into thin strips. To assemble: Place 1/4 cup spinach and a generous 1/3 cup chicken on each tortilla. Top each with about 1 1/2 tsp. of the reserved cilantro mixture and 1/4 cup salsa. Tips To make ahead: Prepare marinade (Step 1) and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Tip: To oil grill rack: Rub an oil-soaked paper towel over the grates (use tongs to hold the paper towel). Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 385 Calories 18g Fat 23g Carbs 32g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 2 tacos (2 tortillas + 3/4 cup chicken + 1/2 cup spinach + 1 Tbsp. dressing + 1/2 cup salsa) Calories 385 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 23g 8% Dietary Fiber 4g 14% Total Sugars 6g Protein 32g 64% Total Fat 18g 23% Saturated Fat 3g 15% Cholesterol 78mg 26% Sodium 323mg 14% Potassium 438mg 9% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved