Wednesday, 24 August 2016

Grilled Taco and Lime Spiced Chicken


Serves: 4
Ingredients

For the taco seasoning:
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon paprika

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ onion, sliced(optional)
1 tomato, sliced(optional)
2 jalapeno, de-seeded(optional)
1 Lime for drizzling
Taco seasoning (packet or homemade recipe)

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the spices.Drizzle spice mixture onto chicken breasts until coated evenly.

Pre-heat grill or pan to medium high heat.Drizzle oil on heated grill and allow to cook until the inside is tender and no longer pink (about 12-15 minutes or until internal temperature of 165 degrees F), turning as needed.

Add onion, tomato, jalapeno, and lime wedges 2 minutes before removing chicken from pan or grill.Drizzle with lime.

Serve chicken on salads, in quesadillas, tacos, or with rice.Drizzle with yogurt or sour cream when serving.

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