Gluten-Free Soft Chicken Tacos

Experience taco night like never before with these irresistible Gluten-Free Soft Chicken Tacos! Marinated in a zesty blend of lime juice, olive oil, and aromatic spices like cumin and chili powder, the chicken is seared to tender perfection before being sliced into flavorful strips. Served on warm gluten-free corn tortillas, these tacos are topped with vibrant, fresh ingredients—creamy avocado, juicy grape tomatoes, crisp red onion, and fragrant cilantro—making each bite a medley of textures and tastes. With a prep time of just 20 minutes, this easy, crowd-pleasing recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun family meal. Finish with a dollop of sour cream for extra creaminess, and you've got a naturally gluten-free delight that's as healthy as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 whole lime
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 pieces gluten-free corn tortillas
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 whole avocado
• 1 cup grape tomatoes
• 0.5 cup sour cream

Directions

Step 1

Start by marinating the chicken: In a large resealable plastic bag or bowl, mix together olive oil, the juice of one lime, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 2

Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Seal the bag or cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.

Step 3

While the chicken is marinating, prepare the toppings: finely chop the red onion, dice the avocado, halve the grape tomatoes, and roughly chop the cilantro. Set these aside separately.

Step 4

Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side or until the chicken is cooked through and has an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).

Step 6

Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes. Then slice the chicken into thin strips.

Step 7

Warm the gluten-free corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat or wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave them for 30 seconds to make them pliable.

Step 8

Assemble the tacos: Place a few strips of chicken onto each tortilla, then top with chopped red onion, avocado, tomatoes, and cilantro. Add a dollop of sour cream to each taco if desired.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy your gluten-free soft chicken tacos!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1336.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2353.5

Total Fat 102.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.4g
Cholesterol 353.3mg	0%
Sodium 1681.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 243.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.2g	0%
Total Sugars 24.1g
Protein 141.7g	0%

Vitamin D 3.5IU	0%
Calcium 606.1mg	0%
Iron 11.2mg	0%
Potassium 2696.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.5%

Protein: 23.0%

Carbs: 39.5%