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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.

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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.

hand holding a chicken soft taco with sour cream and salsa

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.

Round tray with chicken taco toppings, tray of flour tortillas and crispy taco shells.

Ingredients for Chicken Tacos:

For the Chicken:

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. 

Chicken tenders in a bowl with olive oil drizzled over.

  • Coat chicken tenders with olive oil.

raw chicken tenders with taco seasoning in a bowl.

  • Sprinkle with taco seasoning over all sides.

chicken tenders on a grill.

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

grilling chicken tenders.

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

chicken tenders resting on a white pan after grilling.

  • Remove from grill and rest 5 minutes. 

diced chicken in a white pan.

 

  • Dice the chicken.

round tray with chopped chicken and toppings for tacos.

  • 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. 

hand holding soft taco over a plate with chicken, sour cream, salsa

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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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.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 8 tacos
Calories: 452kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken tenders
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 8 soft taco flour tortillas or crunchy taco shells
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup chunky salsa
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup diced tomatoes
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • ½ cup guacamole
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro optional

Instructions

  • 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.

Notes

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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 1070mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g

 

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