Description
These Oven Baked Honey Lime Chicken Tacos are a vibrant and flavorful twist on classic tacos. Tender, juicy chicken breasts are coated with a sweet and tangy honey lime marinade infused with spices, then baked to perfection. Served on warm tortillas and topped with fresh veggies, shredded cheese, and a dollop of sour cream, they make a delicious and easy weeknight dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Marinade
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
To Assemble
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (205°C). Lightly grease a baking dish to prevent sticking and place the chicken breasts inside it.
- Prepare Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, fresh lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Coat Chicken: Pour the marinade evenly over the chicken breasts in the baking dish, ensuring they are fully coated with the flavorful mixture.
- Bake the Chicken: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is fully cooked through.
- Rest and Shred: Remove the chicken from the oven and allow it to rest for a few minutes. Then use two forks to shred the chicken, tossing it gently in the pan juices to keep it moist and flavorful.
- Warm Tortillas: Heat the tortillas in the oven briefly or warm them on a skillet until they become soft and pliable, perfect for folding around the filling.
- Assemble the Tacos: Fill each tortilla with a generous amount of shredded chicken, then top with shredded cheese, lettuce, diced tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.
- Serve: Serve the tacos with a side of sour cream and lime wedges for squeezing over the top to add extra brightness and creaminess.
Notes
- For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken in the honey lime mixture for up to 2 hours before baking.
- Broil the assembled tacos for 1 to 2 minutes to melt the cheese further if desired.
- Add avocado slices or pickled onions as additional toppings for extra taste and texture.
