Grilled Chicken Tacos Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp ground pepper
1/2-1 chipotle chile , in adobo. chopped very fine. (if you use a whole pepper it will be a little spicier)
1 tsp adobo sauce , from the chipotle peppers can
1 lb chicken , tenderloins. (you may substitute breast as well)

Directions:

To make Marinade: In a small bowl whisk together the marinade ingredients. Rinse the chicken under cold water dry with paper towels. Put marinade and chicken in ziplock bag for at least 1 hour.
Grill chicken over Medium High heat 6-10 minutes (for chicken tenderloins) until meat is fully cooked, turning once. Cut chicken into bite sized pieces.
Put Meat in your favorite hard shelled or softshelled Taco. Top with fresh Guacamole, Cheese, and Lettuce. Accompany with a Dash of Cholula Hot Sauce.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	374.31 Kcal (1567 kJ)
Calories from fat	281.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	31.28g	48%
Cholesterol	102.29mg	34%
Sodium	636.21mg	27%
Potassium	257.94mg	5%
Total Carbs	1.93g	1%
Sugars	0.33g	1%
Dietary Fiber	0.56g	2%
Protein	20.69g	41%
Vitamin C	6.9mg	11%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	20mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	261.71 Kcal (1096 kJ)
Calories from fat	196.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.87g	48%
Cholesterol	71.52mg	34%
Sodium	444.82mg	27%
Potassium	180.34mg	5%
Total Carbs	1.35g	1%
Sugars	0.23g	1%
Dietary Fiber	0.39g	2%
Protein	14.47g	41%
Vitamin C	4.8mg	11%
Iron	1mg	8%
Calcium	14mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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salty
savory
bitter
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