What better way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo than with TACOS? Ok, ok, these Chicken BLT Tacos aren’t “authentic” but they are still delicious! You are going to love the bacon-y flavor in each bite. SO tasty! We decided to add the bacon to the tacos and Whoah Nellie, it was GOOD. My kids liked it best with a little ranch dressing over the top. My husband and I loved it with just a little sour cream. Try it both ways or use both! You can’t lose here.
Grilled Chicken Tacos with Bacon Ingredients
These grilled chicken tacos are so simple to make and are a family favorite! You will love the texture, flavor, and combination these chicken tacos bring to the table. Add bacon and these tacos just might be the best ones you have ever tried!
Chicken breasts – Skinless chicken breasts are used to grill. If you would like to use a meat pounder to thin them out to make them even for grilling that will help them cook evenly. Chicken thighs will also work for this recipe. Olive oil – Helps to hold the seasoning on the chicken breasts. It also gives the chicken a crispy outside edge while grilling. Taco seasoning – Make your own taco season or use a package or seasoning that you enjoy. This has so many seasonings mixed together that give this chicken the boost and flavor it needs. Flour tortillas – We used our favorite homemade flour tortillas but you can also use corn tortillas too. Bacon – Cook the bacon and let rest on a plate with paper towels to soak up the grease. Crumble bacon over the top of the chicken tacos. This adds a nice crunchy bite with the extra bacon flavor we all love! Tomatoes – Slice the tomatoes into small squared pieces that are bite size and easy to eat. Lettuce – Cut the lettuce and then shred or purchase a pre-shredded bag of lettuce for an easier topping. Sour cream – This adds a cool, light, and tasty topping that is creamy and delicious! Ranch dressing – Make your homemade ranch dressing or your favorite store-bought dressing works great! Cilantro – Chop fresh cilantro to garnish on top of the tacos.
How to make Grilled Chicken Tacos with Bacon
Prepare the chicken with seasoning, grill the chicken, then let it rest! Add toppings and serve in a soft or hard shell taco. It is a delicious combination and the grill marks give the chicken that added crispy, tenderness with all the flavor!
Topping Ideas
We always love to add extra toppings to all our taco recipes! This one is no different! This easy grilled chicken taco recipe has all the flavor, crunch, and deliciousness but in case you want a little more, try these toppings and variations.
Onions – Slice up an onion for a delicious crunchy bite. Cabbage – Purple cabbage gives these tacos just the right amount of color plus adds that soft crunch. Guacamole – Mash avocados together for a homemade guac or find your favorite at the store. Add some to a small bowl and dip chips in it too! Avocado – Cut the avocado into slices or small bite-sized cubes to enjoy the soft texture in every bite. Spicy – Spice up the tacos with hot paprika, hot sauce, chili powder, pico de Gallo, or sriracha sauce for a little more heat. Limes – Squeeze fresh lime juice over top for a zesty liquid!
Steps for Perfectly Grilled Chicken
Grilled chicken tacos can seem intimidating because you are doing the chicken on the grill, but trust me, it is so worth it to grill it! Here are a few tips to make sure your grilled chicken turns out perfect every time.
Storing the Best Grilled Chicken
Place the leftover chicken in airtight containers for meal prep and store in the refrigerator for five to seven days long. When ready to reheat, place in the microwave or bake in the oven until warmed through. Make sure not to overheat and dry out the chicken.
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