Grilled Chicken Tacos

Grilled Chicken Tacos are a quick and easy weeknight dinner made with grilled chicken tenders. Skip the drive thru and have a healthy and delicious meal on the table in under 30 minutes.

We've been on a Mexican kick lately with Grilled Steak Tacos and Grilled Chicken Enchiladas and these easy chicken tacos had everyone coming back for seconds.

Grilled Chicken Tacos ~ Easy Weeknight Meal

If you would like to change up the dinner routine, add these easy chicken tacos to the grilling menu. Chicken tenders cook up really quick and the smoky chicken will take taco night to the next level of deliciousness.

Ingredients for Chicken Tacos:

For the Chicken:

• Chicken Tenders
• Olive Oil
• Taco Seasoning

For the Tacos:

• Flour Tortillas or Taco Shells
• Shredded Lettuce
• Shredded Cheese
• Diced Tomatoes
• Diced Red Onions
• Cilantro
• Sour Cream
• Chunky Salsa
• Guacamole
• Limes

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How to Grill Chicken Tacos:

• Prepare a grill fire to 350° using hickory or pecan for smoke flavor. 

• Coat chicken tenders with olive oil.

• Sprinkle with taco seasoning over all sides.

• Place chicken over indirect fire and cook with the grill lid closed for about 7 - 10 minutes.

• Flip the chicken and continue to cook another 5- 10 minutes, using a digital thermometer, cooking to 165°. 

• Remove from grill and rest 5 minutes. 

 

• Dice the chicken.

• Serve chicken on warmed flour tortillas or toasted taco shells with your favorite toppings.

How to Store and Reheat:

• Store leftover grilled chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days.
• Freeze grilled chicken up to 3 months.
• Reheat in a skillet over medium heat, add 1-2 tablespoons of water, stir occasionally until heated through.

More Grilled Chicken Tender Recipes:

• Sweet and Tangy BBQ Chicken Tenders ~ A quick and easy bbq chicken recipe that is great to serve with potatoes, slaw or on sandwiches. 
• Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders  ~ One of our favorites for a fast meal on the grill. Loaded with brown sugar and garlic flavor for one of the best chicken recipes we've ever made.
• Grilled Peach BBQ Chicken Tenders  ~ This delicious chicken is great for something out of the ordinary. Smoky chicken tenders coated in a sweet peach bbq sauce that is really simple to make from scratch.
• Coca-Cola Chicken ~ A crazy-delicious grilled chicken recipe with a delicious Coca-Cola glaze is like no other chicken recipe you've tried. A crowd favorite ever single time.

If you love fajitas, give this easy Fajita Marinade for the best chicken, steak or shrimp fajitas on the grill. 

Grilled Chicken Tacos are a guaranteed hit with the entire family and a budget-friendly meal to feed a crowd. Everyone can add their favorite toppings for the ultimate Mexican feast.

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