Chicken Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw

These chicken tacos are packed with flavor, so simple to make and the cilantro lime slaw is a perfect compliment to bring all the flavors together and provide a delicious crunch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Grilling, Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Tacos
  • 2 to 3 chicken breasts butterfly cut
  • 1 packet taco seasoning or make own
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • tortillas
Cilantro Lime Coleslaw
  • 16 oz bag of coleslaw mix
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup cilantro packed
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 4 stalks green onions
  • 1/2 jalapeno cored (includes seeds for extra spice)
  • 3 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Method
 

Chicken Tacos
  1. Marinade chicken breast in lime juice, oil and taco seasoning for 2 to 4 hours.
  2. Preheat grill to medium high heat. Cook chicken breasts for 5-6 minutes on each side until cooked thoroughly (internal temperature of 165ºF).
Cilantro Lime Coleslaw
  1. Add all ingredients except for coleslaw mix into a blender or food processor. Pulse several times until well mixed and chopped.
  2. Add mixture to coleslaw mix in a medium bowl prior to serving.
  3. Top tacos with cilantro lime coleslaw.

Notes

Note: If a grill isn't available, sauté chicken in a skillet.
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