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Two fully loaded Chicken Tacos with Lime Slaw, topped with radishes, cotija cheese, and crema, served with lime wedges.

Chicken Tacos with Lime Slaw

Make these easy chicken tacos topped with a bright key lime slaw. This recipe works well for meal prep.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 10 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 key lime zest freshly grated
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 8 to 12 corn or flour tortillas
For Topping
  • 1 sour cream for drizzling
  • 1 radish, thinly sliced
  • 1 cotija cheese
  • 1 avocado optional
For the Key Lime Slaw
  • 3 cups shredded green, napa or savoy cabbage
  • 2 key limes, zest freshly grated and juiced
  • 1 small shallot, thinly sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons sugar (or honey)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Large bowl

Method
 

  1. Marinate the chicken first. Combine the chicken with the olive oil, lime zest, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Place in a dish or resealable bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight.
  2. Remove the chicken from the fridge about 30 minutes before grilling. Preheat your grill to the highest heat for 10 minutes.
  3. Place the chicken on the hot grates. Grill about 5 minutes per side until golden, charred, and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes.
  4. While the chicken cooks, make the slaw. In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, lime zest, shallot, garlic, and cilantro. Add the lime juice and olive oil. Sprinkle on the sugar, salt, and pepper. Toss well to combine. Let the slaw sit while you finish the tacos.
  5. Chop the rested chicken. Fill the tortillas with the chicken and avocado, if using. Drizzle with sour cream. Top with the key lime slaw, radish slices, and cotija cheese. Sprinkle with tajin or smoked paprika if desired.

Notes

You can prepare the chicken marinade and the slaw ahead of time to save time when you are ready to cook.