Grilled Chicken Tacos with Lettuce Slaw, Avocado and Cotija
Grilled chicken tacos piled high with a lettuce-tomato slaw, avocado, and Cotija cheese all served on a charred tortilla. A quick weeknight dinner solution!
Foto: Skinnytaste
Ingredients
- 16 oz 4 thin sliced boneless chicken breast cutlets
- 1 1/4 tsp seasoned salt (I used Lawry’s Fire Roasted Chili & Garlic)
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 2 1/2 cups 4 oz shredded romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup 1 medium vine ripe tomato, chopped
- 1/4 loose cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup thin sliced red onion1 tsp olive oil
- 2 tsp lime juice
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- pinch fresh black pepper
- 8 corn tortillas
- 4 tbsp crumbled Cotija cheese
- 5 ounces sliced (avocado)
- thinly sliced radishes (for garnish (optional))
- 4 lime wedges (for serving)
Steps
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Season chicken with seasoned salt, olive oil and lime juice and marinate for at least an hour.
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Heat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan on medium-high heat.
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Oil the grates and grill about 2 minutes. Turn and cook an additional 1 minute, or until cooked through. Set aside on a cutting board and slice into thin strips.
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While the chicken is cooking, in a large work bowl mix the lettuce, tomato, cilantro, onions, olive oil, lime juice, salt and pepper. Set aside.
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On the grill heat tortillas, turning till they slightly char, about 1 1/2 minutes on each side.
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Design your taco. Add chicken, lettuce, avocado and top with cotija cheese and radishes if desired, serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (6% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 thin sliced boneless chicken breast cutlets | 16 oz | - | - |
| seasoned salt | 0.25 tsp | - | - |
| olive oil | 1 tsp | - | - |
| lime juice | 1 tsp | - | - |
| 4 oz shredded romaine lettuce | 1 cups | - | - |
| 1 medium vine ripe tomato | 0.5 cup | $0.75/kg | $0.09 |
| loose cup chopped cilantro | 0.25 | - | - |
| thin sliced red onion1 tsp olive oil | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| lime juice | 2 tsp | - | - |
| kosher salt | 0.25 tsp | - | - |
| pinch fresh black pepper | - | - | - |
| corn tortillas | 8 | - | - |
| crumbled Cotija cheese | 4 tbsp | - | - |
| sliced | 5 ounces | - | - |
| thinly sliced radishes | - | - | - |
| lime wedges | 4 | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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