Chicken Taco Recipe

For juicier chicken tacos, select chicken thighs for this recipe.

Chicken Tacos

• 1 pound of boneless chicken breasts or thighs
• 4 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 taco seasoning packet recipe or store bought taco seasoning packet
• 12 taco shells
• Toppings: guacamole recipe, cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, black olives, onions, shredded lettuce.

Preheat the outdoor grill to 400 degrees. Brush the chicken breasts or thighs with melted butter and sprinkle both sides with taco seasoning.

Grill the chicken turning once for about 20 minutes, or until done. Remove the chicken and allow to cool enough to handle. Then place the chicken on a cutting board and shred it with a knife creating small pieces.

Serve these chicken tacos in taco shells or tortillas and accompany with other with your choice of taco toppings listed above. This taco recipe a great addition to your cinco de mayo parties! Check out all of our taco recipes - you could eat a different type of taco every night of the week!

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