Lime-Garlic Grilled Chicken Tacos

Lean grilled chicken tacos with lime and garlic. High protein, low sodium, kidney friendly Mexican classic. 
Appropriate for: High-protein, Low-sodium
Diet preference: Gluten-free, Nut-free
Meal type: Dinner, Lunch
Season: Spring, Summer
Cuisine type: Mexican
Ingredients
Yield:
8 Tacos
  • 1 lb skinless chicken breast
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • Fresh cilantro
Chicken Tacos with lime wedges
Directions
Prep: 45 min, Cook: 15 min, Total: 1 hr
  1. Marinate chicken with lime, oil, garlic, and spices for 30 minutes.
  2. Grill the chicken until it is fully cooked, no longer pink in the center, and the juices run clear. This usually takes about 5–7 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Or grill until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  3. Slice and serve in warmed tortillas with cabbage and cilantro.
Nutritional Information
Serving size: 2 Tacos
  • Calories: 320 kcal 
  • Carbohydrates:  26g 
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g 
    • Total Sugars: 2g
  • Protein:28g 
  • Fat: 9g 
    • Saturated Fat:1.5 g 
  • Sodium: 180 mg 
  • Potassium: 420 mg 
  • Calcium: 60 mg 
  • Phosphorus: 210 mg 

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