Perfectly seasoned with lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika, these crave-ableGrilled Chicken Tacosare the most satisfying and simple meat you’ll ever grill.

I think one of the things that makes tacos so great is that they’re eternally customizable, and thesegrilledchicken tacosare no different. For someone with five children (who each have five significantly different palates), tacos solve a LOT of problems for me. (Check out some tips for feeding childrenhere). I mean, there’s the obvious: Wrap up practically anything in a tortilla with a little cheese and salsa, and you’re golden.

And these tacos… Guys, THESE tacos are lovely and smoky and zesty and bright. I love the extra oomph of flavor grilling gives meat, plus these chicken thighs are seasoned to perfection with lime, garlic, smoked paprika, chili powder, and cumin. Try them with these homemadeTortillas!

Why You’ll Love this Recipe:

Family favorite
Customizable for even the pickiest of eaters
Casual and easy to put together
You can use what you have at home, or easily find ingredients at the store
The chicken itself can be used in other dishes or served over something like thisEasy Spanish Rice Recipeor with theseCafe Rio Black Beans.

Ingredients:

ChickenThighs
Olive Oil
Fresh Lime Juice– can also be bottled if that’s what you have on hand
Minced Garlic
Chili Powder
Ground Cumin
Smoked Paprika
Salt and Pepper

See recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities

Frequently Asked Questions:

How much chicken do I need for tacos?

For this recipe, I recommend 2 pounds of boneless skinless chicken thighs. It will make quite a bit, but if your family can eat as much as mine can, then this is a perfect amount for a meal. Plus, you’ll have leftovers! Better to have too much than not enough in my opinion!

How long will the chicken last after it’s cooked?

This grilled chicken is just as exquisite the second time around as it is the first! Store it in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days after grilling it. I like to put it on taco salad, or on nachos, in soups, or burritos.

What do you need for a taco bar?

To make a fun and festive taco bar, you could include so many items! The necessities include tortillas, taco meat, and beans. You can also put out chopped lettuce, sliced tomato, rice, diced onion, salsa, cilantro, guacamole, sour cream, olives, cheese, and jalapenos. Pick your favorites and put them out!

What is the best cheese for tacos?

There is no right answer for this! You can use any of your favorite cheese, or cheeses on these tacos. You could use queso fresco, Monterey Jack, a Mexican blend, or cheddar all work well!

What foods go with tacos?

Another perk of tacos is that they could be a meal all on their own without sides, and you would still get protein carbs, fresh veggies, and all the other goodness you want an need in a meal. But, if you’re wanting a side, chips and salsa are always a good idea, or a street corn salad, beans and rice, or a fresh side salad.