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Chimichurri Chicken Tacos

Chimichurri Chicken Tacos

with Chicken Thighs & Cilantro-Lime Slaw

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on December 15, 2025

We love when taco night gets a fresh, savory spin! Bright and herbaceous chimichurri sauce flavors succulent chicken thighs for this simple, delicious meal. You’ll pile the marinated chicken intp warm flour tortillas along with creamy, tangy cabbage slaw, then sprinkle with cilantro and finish with a bright squeeze of lime juice.

Tags:
Protein Smart
Quick
Easy Cleanup
New
Allergens:
Eggs
Soy
Wheat

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total Time
Prep Time
DifficultyMedium
serving amount

10 ounce

Diced Chicken Thighs

2 ounce

Chimichurri

¼ ounce

Cilantro

1 unit

Lime

4 ounce

Coleslaw Mix

2 tablespoon

Mayonnaise

(Contains: Eggs)

6 unit

Flour Tortillas

(Contains: Soy, Wheat)

Not included in your delivery

Salt

Pepper

1 teaspoon

Sugar

/ per serving
Calories700 kcal
Fat35 g
Saturated Fat7 g
Carbohydrate50 g
Sugar9 g
Dietary Fiber2 g
Protein34 g
Cholesterol160 mg
Sodium1360 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Medium Bowl
Large Pan
Paper Towel

Cooking Steps

Marinate Chicken
1

• Open package of chicken* and drain off any excess liquid. • Transfer to a medium bowl. Add chimichurri and 1⁄4 tsp salt (1⁄2 tsp for 4 servings); toss to coat. Set aside until ready to use in Step 4.

Prep
2

• Wash and dry produce. • Roughly chop cilantro. Quarter lime.

Make Slaw
3

• In a second medium bowl, combine coleslaw mix, mayonnaise, half the cilantro, 1 tsp sugar (2 tsp for 4 servings), juice from half the lime, and a pinch of salt and pepper. • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Cook Chicken
4

• Heat a large dry pan over medium-high heat. • Add chicken with marinade in a single layer and cook, undisturbed, until browned, 2 minutes. Stir, then cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through, 2-4 minutes more (watch out—the marinade might splatter a bit in the pan!). Turn off heat.

Warm Tortillas
5

• Wrap tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave until warm and pliable, 30-60 seconds.

Serve
6

• Divide tortillas between plates; fill with chicken and slaw. Top with remaining cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice. Serve.

Chicken is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 165°.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Dec 2025
  • Flavor: Many loved the chimichurri sauce, praising its delicious and herbaceous flavor. Some found it spicy; others wanted more seasoning.
  • Ease of prep: Customers appreciated how quick and easy this meal was to prepare, with pre-diced chicken saving time.
  • Suggestions: Consider adding cheese, hot sauce, or extra lime for more flavor. Some recommend pan-toasting tortillas instead of microwaving.
  • Portions: Several noted the chicken portion was small; adding beans or doubling the recipe could make it more filling.
  • Texture: Some found the chicken gristly or fatty; others loved the tender thighs. The slaw added crunch, but a few found it bitter.
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