Jalapeño & Lime Chicken Tacos
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These Jalapeño & Lime Chicken Tacos are fresh, bright, and just the right amount of spicy—the kind of easy taco recipe that feels perfect for a sunny weeknight, taco night with friends, or a casual Cinco de Mayo spread.
What really makes these chicken tacos special is the combination of our Jalapeño Olive Oil and Key Lime Balsamic. The Jalapeño Olive Oil gives the chicken a smooth, flavorful heat without overpowering everything, while the Key Lime Balsamic adds that citrusy, sweet-tart brightness that makes every bite taste fresh and balanced.
Topped with crisp cabbage, red onion, cilantro, and a sprinkle of cheese, these tacos are simple but full of flavor. They’re a little smoky, a little spicy, and finished with that bright limey flavor that keeps you going back for just one more bite.
Jalapeño & Lime Chicken Tacos
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Category
Main Courses
Cuisine
Mexican-Inspired
Author:
Servings
4 servings
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Calories
430
Fresh and flavorful Jalapeño & Lime Chicken Tacos made with Jalapeño Olive Oil and Key Lime Balsamic for the perfect balance of heat, citrus, and sweet-tart brightness.
Ingredients
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1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced
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2 tbsp Jalapeño Olive Oil
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2 tbsp Key Lime Balsamic
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1 tbsp fresh lime juice
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1 tsp chili powder
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½ tsp cumin
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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8 small flour or corn tortillas
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1 cup shredded cabbage or lettuce
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¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
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¼ cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
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Fresh cilantro, for garnish
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Lime wedges, for serving
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Optional: sliced jalapeños, avocado, or sour cream
Directions
In a bowl, combine the Jalapeño Olive Oil, Key Lime Balsamic, fresh lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Add the sliced chicken and toss until evenly coated. Let it marinate for 10–15 minutes if you have time.
Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the chicken for 5–7 minutes per side, or until golden, slightly charred, and cooked through.
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over a low flame.
Fill each tortilla with chicken, shredded cabbage, red onion, cheese, and fresh cilantro.
Finish with an extra drizzle of Key Lime Balsamic or Jalapeño Olive Oil if desired.
Serve with lime wedges and enjoy warm.
Recipe Note
Optional Variations
Add avocado or guacamole for a creamy finish.
Use grilled shrimp instead of chicken for a lighter twist.
Add a drizzle of crema or Greek yogurt for balance.
Make it extra spicy with fresh jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne.
Tracey’s Notes
These tacos are such a fun way to use our Jalapeño Olive Oil and Key Lime Balsamic together. The oil brings that gentle heat, while the balsamic adds the bright lime flavor that makes everything taste fresh and lively. They’re easy, flavorful, and exactly the kind of meal that makes taco night feel a little more special.
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Nutrition Serving Size
- 2 tacos
- per serving
- Calories
- 430
- Fat
- 18 grams
- 23%
- Saturated Fat
- 4 grams
- 20%
- Cholesterol
- 95 milligrams
- 32%
- Sodium
- 620 milligrams
- 27%
- Carbs
- 32 grams
- 12%
- Fiber
- 4 grams
- 14%
- Sugar
- 5 grams
- 4%
- Protein
- 34 grams
- 68%
- Iron
- 2 milligrams
- 10%
- Potassium
- 520 milligrams
- 10%