There’s no better way to cook a chicken breast than on the grill. It adds color, flavor, and juiciness that simply can’t be achieved on the stovetop or in the oven. Add to that a coating of Old El Paso™ taco seasoning, and you’ve got a Tex-Mex grilled chicken that’s perfect for filling soft tacos and topping with grilled veggies, spicy queso blanco sauce, and Mexican cheese.
Heat gas or charcoal grill. In large bowl, mix oil, taco seasoning mix, and salt. Add zucchini and green onions; toss to coat. Remove from bowl, letting excess oil mixture drip off, and place on rimmed sheet pan or plate. Add chicken; turn to coat.
Place vegetables and chicken on grill over medium heat (350°F to 400°F). Cover grill; cook green onions 1 to 2 minutes, turning once, until softened and slightly charred; transfer to cutting board. Cook zucchini 6 to 9 minutes, turning once, until softened and slightly charred. Transfer to cutting board. Let cool 5 minutes. Then, cut veggies in bite-sized pieces. Cook chicken 12 to 17 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F in center). Transfer chicken to cutting board, and cover loosely with foil; let rest 5 minutes.
Cut chicken into thin strips. Divide chicken among heated tortilla rounds. Top with zucchini and cheese. Drizzle spicy queso blanco sauce over tortillas; top with queso fresco cheese and grilled green onions.
For extra color and flavor, top with prepared pico de gallo and serve with lime wedges.
Boneless, skinless chicken thighs can be used in place of the chicken breasts. Be sure chicken is cooked through (at least 165°F in center).
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 40g | 61% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 69% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 1g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 105mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 1390mg | 58% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber | 20g | 82% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 1g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 4g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 39g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 40% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Potassium | 550mg | 16% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 50% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 35% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 40% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 45% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
