Baked Chicken Tacos

A zesty citrus marinade and fresh toppings lend bold flavor to these easy baked chicken tacos that are sure to be a hit.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 555 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 8 (6 inch) flour tortillas
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 2 avocados, peeled and pitted
• 1 bunch green onions, sliced
• 3 limes, juiced, divided
• 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
• 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces, or more to taste
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup orange juice
• 0.5 cup lemon juice
• 0.25 cup salsa, or to taste
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
• 0.25 cup sour cream, or to taste
• 0.5 cup lime juice
• 0.5 head cabbage, shredded
• 0.125 cup Worcestershire sauce, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk vegetable oil, lemon juice, lime juice, orange juice, Worcestershire, seasoned salt, garlic salt, and lemon-pepper seasoning together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add chicken and toss to evenly coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator, 1 to 24 hours.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Transfer chicken to a baking dish.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove from the oven and shred chicken with 2 forks; discard bones.

Step 4

Place cabbage in a bowl and pour 1/3 of the lime juice over top; toss until cabbage is glossy.

Step 5

Smash avocados in a bowl for guacamole. Mix in 1/4 of the remaining lime juice and season with salt and pepper.

Step 6

Warm tortillas in a skillet over medium-low heat, 2 to 3 minutes. Layer tortillas with chicken, cabbage, green onions, cilantro, guacamole, sour cream, and salsa and drizzle with remaining lime juice.