Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken Tacos

Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken Tacos

If you love the combination of sweet and spicy, you’ll love these grilled chicken tacos. The marinade is packed with bold flavors that will make your taste buds dance.

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons honey

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon cumin

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 8 small tortillas

  • 1 avocado, diced

  • 1/2 cup diced pineapple

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt.

  2. Add chicken to the bowl and toss to coat well.

  3. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to 4 hours.

  4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

  5. Remove chicken from marinade and discard any excess marinade.

  6. Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side or until cooked through.

  7. Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes.

  8. Meanwhile, warm tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds on each side.

  9. Assemble tacos by placing grilled chicken on a warm tortilla and topping with diced avocado, diced pineapple, and chopped cilantro.

  10. Serve with lime wedges.

Enjoy your delicious and easy-to-prepare Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken Tacos!