Description
Made with three ingredients — olive oil, taco seasoning, and chicken — this recipe comes together in no time, and is so incredibly flavorful.
Notes:
- Taco Seasoning: My favorite is the Whole Foods 365 brand Mild, but I also love the Simply Organic brand. With the 365 brand, I don’t need to add any salt; with the Simply Organic brand, I finish with a little salt to taste — post grilling. It is important to experiment with various brands to learn their salt content — you may or may not need any salt depending on the brand. A few other Reader favorite taco seasoning brands suggested on this post include: The Spice House, Penzey’s, and Siete Foods.
- Chicken: I prefer thighs, but you can use breasts if you prefer.
- Recipe doubles well, so don’t be afraid to scale up as needed.
Ingredients
- 1 package of boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 2 lbs.), see notes above
- 1 packet (1 ounce) of taco seasoning, see notes above
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Place the chicken in a large bowl. Sprinkle the taco seasoning and olive oil over it. Toss until the chicken is well coated. Cover the bowl and marinate in the fridge for 1-48 hours. You can also grill the chicken immediately if you are pressed for time.
- Grill the chicken: Preheat your grill to high for roughly 20 minutes — you want it to be at roughly 525ºF when you start. Clean your grates if you haven’t already, then re-cover the grill and let it get back up to at least 525ºF before proceeding. Lay the chicken on the grates, cover, and grill for 4 to 5 minutes. Uncover, flip the chicken, and grill for another 4 to 5 minutes or until cooked through. Remove the chicken, and let it rest for at least 5 minutes before serving. (Note: as noted above, depending on the brand of taco seasoning you are using, you may or may not need any salt. Taste the chicken post grilling and finish with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt if necessary.)
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: chicken
- Method: grill
- Cuisine: American