Dinner for 4
Grilled Chicken Tacos
$10.35for 425 minServes 4
Lime-marinated chicken thighs grill until tender, then fill warm corn shells with avocado, onion, and cilantro.
Photo: cookingclassy.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Chicken thighs, 1.5 lb$2.29/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $3.44Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.33Typical price |
 | Taco shells, 12$0.25 each typical | 12 | $3.00Typical price |
 | Avocados, 1$1.29 each typical | 1 | $1.29Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.39Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, 1.5$0.60 each typical | 1.5 | $0.95Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.35 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken thighs for chicken breastabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
MexicanDairy-freeHigh-proteinKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinnersGrillSummer grillingSummer
$2.59 per serving$10.35 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb trimmed boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 1/2 tsp ancho chili powder
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 12 mini corn taco shells
- 1 large avocado
- 1 small red or yellow onion
- 3 tbsp chopped cilantro
- lime wedges (optional)
Steps
- Whisk lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Coat the chicken with the marinade and let it stand for 10 minutes.
- Heat a grill to medium-high, about 400 F, and grill the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes per side until it reaches 165 F.
- Warm the taco shells on the grill for 1 to 2 minutes, turning once.
- Slice the chicken and fill the shells with chicken, avocado, onion, and cilantro.
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