Honey-Lime Grilled Chicken Tacos with Avocado Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

Tender grilled chicken marinated in a honey-lime glaze, layered in warm tortillas with a fresh avocado and tomato salsa. This Mexican-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 37 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, honey, fresh lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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

• 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 1 large, diced avocado
• 1 cup, quartered cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 small, seeded and minced jalapeño

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs and coat evenly. Marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes.
2. Step 2: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and chicken has nice grill marks.
3. Step 3: While chicken grills, combine 1 diced large avocado, 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and 1 small minced jalapeño in a bowl. Toss gently to make avocado salsa.
4. Step 4: Warm 8 small corn tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds each side.
5. Step 5: Slice grilled chicken and assemble tacos by placing chicken slices in tortillas and topping with generous spoonfuls of avocado salsa. Serve immediately.