Dinner for 4
Grilled Chicken Tacos
Lime-marinated chicken thighs grill until tender, then fill warm corn shells with avocado, onion, and cilantro.
$9.64for 4 servings
$2.41 per serving$9.64 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: cookingclassy.com
- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
MexicanDairy-freeHigh-proteinKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinnersGrillSummer grillingSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless$2.29/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $3.44Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.08Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.33Typical price |
| Taco shells$0.25 each typical | 12 | $3.00Typical price |
| Avocados$1.29 each typical | 1 | $1.29Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.39Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.64 | |
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.
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.
Swaps
- Chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless for Chicken breast, bonelessabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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