I have eaten at Costa Vida, a restaurant that specializes in serving Fresh Mex, but I always order the pork and have never tried the Costa Vida chicken. When I saw this recipe on Your Home Based Mom, I knew I had to give it a try because it was too simple to pass up.
I don’t know how it compares to Costa Vida Chicken but I loved it and it makes a lot. I was able to get just over 2 meals with this recipe. We did tacos one time, then I put the rest in the freezer for another night. With the leftovers, I made quesadillas one night for dinner (the chicken, fresh cilantro, and cheese), then I still have enough to make taco salads for a few times for my lunch.
EASY GRILLED CHICKEN RECIPE | bright, bold asian flavors
Marinated Chicken Tacos π
Marinated Chicken Tacos
Prep: 0min
Ingredients:
- Ingredients:
- ~ 3 lbs. chicken breast
- ~ Β½ c. olive oil
- ~ 1 heaping T. fresh garlic, finely minced
- ~ 3 T. all purpose seasoning (I used a combo of original Mrs. Dash & Emerilβs Original Essence.)
- ~ 1 T. kosher salt
- ~ ΒΌ tsp black pepper
- ~ Β½ tsp smoked paprika, optional
- ~ Juice of 2 lemons
Instruction:
- Pat chicken dry. Trim all fat and cut each chicken breast in half, lengthwise.
- Add all other ingredients in a large Ziplock freezer bag. Mix to combine well. Add chicken, seal bag, and turn to coat chicken pieces completely.
- Place in refrigerator to marinate for 30-45 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Remove chicken from marinade; place on pre-heated, oiled grill. Grill on medium-low heat until cooked completely through. Chicken should reach 165 F. Chop chicken into bite sized pieces and serve warm in a soft tortilla with your favorite taco toppings.