Garlic-Lime Chicken Tacos with Cilantro Slaw

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-11 · Updated 2026-06-11

Juicy chicken marinated in garlic and lime, served in soft tortillas topped with a crunchy cilantro slaw. This Mexican-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, garlic cloves, fresh lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, thinly sliced chicken breasts
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups shredded green cabbage cabbage
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tsp divided salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 lb thinly sliced chicken breasts, 4 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Marinate for 20 minutes at room temperature.
2. Step 2: While chicken marinates, toss 2 cups shredded green cabbage, 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion in a bowl to make the slaw.
3. Step 3: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until cooked through and slightly charred.
4. Step 4: Warm 8 small corn tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side. Fill each tortilla with cooked chicken and top with the cilantro slaw before serving.