Grilled Mexican Chicken Caesar TacosGrilled Mexican Chicken Caesar Tacos
Grilled Mexican Chicken Caesar Tacos

Grilled Mexican Chicken Caesar Tacos

Caesar salad has a whole new look, with all the same crunchy, creamy flavors you love, in these quick and easy tacos.
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Grilled Mexican Chicken Caesar Tacos
Prep Time40 Minutes
Servings10
0
Calories120
Ingredients
2 tbs vegetable oil
1 package (0.85 oz) Chicken Taco Seasoning Mix
20 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
1 package (10 count) Old El Paso Stand ‘N Stuff Taco Shells, heated as directed on package
1/3 cup bottled Caesar salad dressing
1/3 cup diced fresh tomato
1/4 cup cooked corn kernels
1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese
Lime wedges
Directions

1. Heat gas or charcoal grill. In gallon-size resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix oil and taco seasoning mix. Add chicken; seal bag. Shake until chicken is evenly coated. If not grilling immediately, place in refrigerator to marinate, up to 2 hours.

 

2. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Place chicken on grill over medium heat (350°F to 400°F). Cover grill; cook 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F).

 

3. Transfer to cutting board, and cover loosely with foil; let rest 5 minutes, then chop.

 

4. Divide lettuce and chicken among heated taco shells; drizzle with dressing. Top with tomato, corn and cheese. Serve with lime wedges.

 

Expert Tips: Divide lettuce and chicken among heated taco shells; drizzle with dressing. Top with tomato, corn and cheese. Serve with lime wedges. This recipe also tastes great in Old El Paso™ Soft Tortilla Bowls.Use whatever kind of cooked corn you prefer. Canned, cooked frozen or cooked fresh corn all work well.

 

Nutritional Information
  • 14 g Total Fat
  • 3.5 g Saturated Fat
  • 0 g Trans Fat
  • 60 mg Cholesterol
  • 380 mg Sodium
  • 12 g Total Carbohydrate
  • 2 g Dietary Fiber
  • 1 g Sugars
  • 12 g Protein
40 minutes
Prep Time
0 minutes
Cook Time
10
Servings
120
Calories

Directions

1. Heat gas or charcoal grill. In gallon-size resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix oil and taco seasoning mix. Add chicken; seal bag. Shake until chicken is evenly coated. If not grilling immediately, place in refrigerator to marinate, up to 2 hours.

 

2. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Place chicken on grill over medium heat (350°F to 400°F). Cover grill; cook 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F).

 

3. Transfer to cutting board, and cover loosely with foil; let rest 5 minutes, then chop.

 

4. Divide lettuce and chicken among heated taco shells; drizzle with dressing. Top with tomato, corn and cheese. Serve with lime wedges.

 

Expert Tips: Divide lettuce and chicken among heated taco shells; drizzle with dressing. Top with tomato, corn and cheese. Serve with lime wedges. This recipe also tastes great in Old El Paso™ Soft Tortilla Bowls.Use whatever kind of cooked corn you prefer. Canned, cooked frozen or cooked fresh corn all work well.