Best 9 Grilled Chicken Soft Tacos Recipes

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Grilled chicken soft tacos are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. They are made with grilled chicken, tortillas, and a variety of toppings, such as salsa, cheese, lettuce, and sour cream. Grilled chicken soft tacos are a great way to use up leftover chicken, and they can also be made with store-bought rotisserie chicken. No matter how you make them, grilled chicken soft tacos are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED CHICKEN SOFT TACOS



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Marinated chicken and grilled veggies make a great taco combo, hot off the grill in less than 1 hour!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 red onion, cut into 1-inch wedges, separated into layers
1 large red or green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares
8 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for soft tacos & fajitas (6 inch; from 8.2-oz package), heated as directed on package
1/2 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix lime juice, oil, garlic, cumin and salt. In large resealable food-storage plastic bag, place chicken and 1/4 cup of the lime juice mixture. Seal bag; shake to coat chicken evenly. Refrigerate 30 minutes to marinate. Set remaining lime juice mixture aside until serving time.
  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. On 8 (12-inch) skewers, alternately thread chicken, onion and bell pepper. Place skewers on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 10 to 11 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in center and vegetables are done as desired.
  • Place kabobs on large plate; drizzle with reserved lime juice mixture and turn to coat evenly. Slide chicken and vegetables off each skewer onto 1 tortilla; serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (2 Tacos), Sodium 770 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1 g

GRILLED CHICKEN TACOS



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Rub chicken breasts with a chili powder paste and grill alongside corn tortillas.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more for oiling the grill grates
3 tablespoons chili powder
Kosher salt
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3)
12 corn tortillas
Shredded cheese, pickled jalapenos, shredded lettuce and/or salsa, for serving

Steps:

  • Prepare a grill for medium heat.
  • Mix the oil, chili powder and 1 teaspoon salt together in a small bowl to make a paste. Pound the chicken breasts between 2 pieces of plastic wrap to about 1/2-inch thick. Rub the chicken all over with the chili paste.
  • Lightly oil the grill grates. Grill the chicken until firm to the touch and cooked through, flipping once, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes, then shred the meat into bite-size pieces or cut into strips. Warm the tortillas on the grill and wrap in a kitchen towel to stay warm.
  • Serve the chicken tacos with shredded cheese, pickled jalapenos, shredded lettuce and/or salsa for topping.

THE BEST GRILLED CHICKEN FOR TACOS, BURRITOS, OR SALADS



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Charred and Tender grilled or chicken spiced with a special blend of homemade taco seasoning can be grilled or cooked in a skillet on the stove-top. It's delicious in tacos, burritos, on salads, or for meal-prep!

Provided by Layla

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound Boneless, Skinless chicken thighs or breasts (we prefer thighs )
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon lime juice (optional)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon corn starch (optional)

Steps:

  • Add the chicken, garlic, olive oil, lime, spices, and cornstarch to a large bowl or zip-seal bag.
  • Place in fridge and let marinate for at least 15-30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade. Place chicken on a grill or pan heated to medium-high heat. Let chicken cook until it is no longer pink on the inside, about 6-7 minutes per side (or until it has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F).
  • Serve chicken in tacos, burritos, on salads or rice.

CHICKEN SOFT TACOS



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My family loves these tacos. The chicken filling cooks in the slow-cooker, so it's convenient to throw it together before I leave for work. At the end of the day, I just have to roll it up in a soft taco shell with the remaining ingredients and dinner's ready in minutes. The chicken also makes a great topping for salad. -Cheryl Newendorp, Pella, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 pounds), cut up and skin removed
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
10 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
1-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1-1/4 cups salsa
1-1/4 cups shredded lettuce
1 large tomato, chopped
Sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • Place the chicken in a 4-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the tomato sauce, chiles, onion, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low until chicken is tender and juices run clear, 5-6 hours., Remove the chicken. Shred meat with two forks and return to the slow cooker; heat through. Spoon 1/2 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Top with cheese, salsa, lettuce, tomato and sour cream if desired; roll up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 749 calories, Fat 29g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 157mg cholesterol, Sodium 1454mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 52g protein.

GRILLED CHICKEN SOFT TACOS



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Make and share this Grilled Chicken Soft Tacos recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vicki in CT

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped ripe tomatoes
1 large ripe avocado, Peeled and Diced
5 green onions, white part only chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, Finely Chopped
1 tablespoon minced jalapeno
1 tablespoon lime juice
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 cup grated monterey jack cheese
iceberg lettuce
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons milk
14 ounces black beans, heated
10 soft taco-size flour tortillas
6 boneless skinless chicken thighs

Steps:

  • To make Marinade: In a small bowl whisk together the marinade ingredients. Rinse the chicken thighs under cold water dry with paper towels. Put marinade and chicken in ziplock bag overnight.
  • To make the salsa: Combine the salsa ingredients, including salt and pepper to taste.
  • Combine milk and sour cream.
  • Grill chicken over Direct Medium heat 8 to 10 minutes until meat is firm turning once. Cut chicken into bite sized pieces.
  • In heated soft tortillas place chicken, cheese, drained black beans, sour cream, salsa, and lettuce on tacos.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.8, Fat 31.4, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 91.6, Sodium 659, Carbohydrate 46.1, Fiber 9.5, Sugar 3, Protein 29.5

GRILLED CHICKEN AND FRUIT TACOS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 plums, quartered and pitted
1 nectarine, quartered and pitted
1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch-thick rings
1/2 red jalapeno
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Kosher salt
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 5 thighs)
1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus whole sprigs for garnish
12 corn tortillas, warmed according to package directions
1 cup shredded romaine or green cabbage

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Toss the plums, nectarines, onions and jalapenos with 1 tablespoon of the oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Toss the chicken with the chipotle powder, oregano, 3/4 teaspoon salt and the remaining tablespoon oil.
  • Grill the fruit mixture, turning occasionally, until the fruit is slightly softened and charred in places and the onions are slightly charred and crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Grill the chicken, turning once, until just cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes per side, and then transfer to a cutting board.
  • Place the jalapeno and half of the onions in a blender with 2 tablespoons water and blend until smooth. Add about two-thirds of the fruit to the blender and pulse until slightly chunky. Transfer the salsa to a bowl and stir in the cilantro.
  • Chop the chicken and the remaining fruit and onions into bite-size pieces. Serve the chicken and fruit mixture in the tortillas topped with the salsa, shredded lettuce and cilantro sprigs.

EASY GRILLED CHICKEN TACOS



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These tacos are perfect for outdoor grilling! Try grilling the tortillas for extra grilled flavor.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon Old El Paso® taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package)
2 breast half, bone and skin removed (blank)s boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 (15 ounce) can Progresso® black beans, drained, rinsed
⅓ cup Old El Paso® Thick 'n Chunky Salsa
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
8 (6 inch) Old El Paso® flour tortillas for soft tacos & fajitas

Steps:

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. In gallon-size resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix oil, lime juice and 1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix until smooth. Add chicken; seal bag. Shake until chicken is evenly coated.
  • Place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165 degrees F). Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat beans, salsa and cilantro over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hot. Remove from heat; cover and keep warm.
  • Cut chicken crosswise into strips. Divide chicken on half of each tortilla; top with bean mixture. Fold other half of tortilla over filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.6 calories, Carbohydrate 43.8 g, Cholesterol 33.6 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 1090.2 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

GRILLED BBQ CHICKEN TACOS



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This is a zesty little recipe for grilled BBQ chicken tacos that is relatively easy to make and tastes great! It is a mix of American Southwest flavors and Mexican ingredients. Top with guacamole and sour cream.

Provided by jerryhillis

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
1 cup chipotle barbecue sauce
½ onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chile-garlic sauce
6 large flour tortillas, warmed
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup sliced black olives
1 large tomato, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 3 to 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken from the grill and set aside until cool enough to handle.
  • Shred cooled chicken and transfer to a saucepan. Add barbecue sauce, onion, and chile-garlic sauce and stir until chicken is coated. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring often, until steaming, about 5 minutes.
  • Place a few spoonfuls of chicken mixture onto each tortilla and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese, black olives, and tomato. Roll up and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 605.2 calories, Carbohydrate 78.7 g, Cholesterol 58.8 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 29.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 1676.2 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

BETTER THAN "DEL TACO" CHICKEN SOFT TACO'S



Better Than

This is very close facsimile to Del Tacos chicken soft taco. As good as their tacos are these have a lot more flavor. Quick and simple to make.

Provided by Lab Chef

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 10 Tacos, 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 lbs chicken, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 limes, juiced
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 cup buttermilk ranch dressing
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup iceberg lettuce, shredded
2 roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
10 pieces flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Sauce:.
  • For sauce combine ranch dressing, sour cream, lime juice, garlic powder and salt and whisk well. Refrigerate and store up to 3 weeks.
  • Chicken:.
  • Cut the chicken into 1 inch pieces.
  • In a bowl, add lime juice, garlic, taco seasoning mix, 1 tablespoon of oil and brown sugar. Whisk well and add the cut up chicken. Cover and marinate for 4-6 hours.
  • In a pan over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and cooked through. Remove from heat and keep warm.
  • Heat tortillas in oven or microwave.
  • To assemble, place chicken in the middle of warmed tortilla, top with lettuce and tomato, drizzle sauce, and sprinkle cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 980.4, Fat 75.1, SaturatedFat 22, Cholesterol 263.1, Sodium 1099.7, Carbohydrate 13.3, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 5.5, Protein 62.7

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken: For the best flavor and texture, use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. Chicken breasts are leaner, while thighs are more flavorful.
  • Marinate the chicken: Marinating the chicken in a flavorful mixture of herbs, spices, and liquids will help it stay moist and tender while it cooks.
  • Cook the chicken over medium-high heat: This will help to create a nice char on the outside of the chicken while keeping the inside juicy.
  • Don't overcrowd the grill: If you overcrowd the grill, the chicken will not cook evenly.
  • Use a meat thermometer: To ensure that the chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that it has reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Conclusion:

Grilled chicken soft tacos are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even as a snack. With a variety of toppings to choose from, there is sure to be a combination that everyone will enjoy. So fire up the grill and get cooking!

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