Grilled Skirt Steak & Chicken Tacos Dinner Recipe

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Grilled Skirt Steak & Chicken Tacos Dinner

This dinner was a huge hit with the family! I added a pound of organic boneless skinless chicken breast to this meal, marinated exactly like the steak and grilled for an extra protein boost. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or weekend gathering.

🌮 Main: Grilled Skirt Steak & Chicken Tacos

Ingredients:
  • 1 lb grass-fed skirt steak
  • 1 lb organic boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • Carb balance tortillas
  • Chopped onion
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Lime wedges
  • Optional: avocado slices, salsa, or crema
Instructions:
  1. Combine olive oil, lime juice, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Marinate steak and chicken for 30 min – 2 hours.
  2. Preheat grill to high heat.
  3. Remove meat from marinade, pat off excess moisture lightly.
  4. Grill steak 2-3 min per side to ~130–135°F. Grill chicken 4-5 min per side to 165°F.
  5. Rest meats 5-10 min, slice steak against the grain and chicken into strips.
  6. Warm tortillas and assemble with meats, onion, cilantro, lime, and any toppings.

🥗 Sides

Cilantro Lime Quinoa
  • 1 cup dry quinoa
  • 2 cups water or broth
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • Olive oil drizzle, salt, pepper
Instructions:

Rinse, cook ~15 min, fluff, mix in lime, cilantro, oil, salt, and pepper.

Grilled Peppers & Onions
  • Bell peppers and onions sliced, tossed in olive oil, salt, pepper, grilled until tender.
Simple Black Bean Salad
  • 1 can black beans (rinsed/drained)
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt & pepper
Instructions:

Combine all, toss, and chill for 15-30 min before serving.

⚖️ Macros (Per Serving)

🥩 Skirt Steak (4oz cooked)
  • Calories: 220
  • Protein: 22g
  • Fat: 14g
  • Carbs: 0g
🍗 Chicken Breast (4oz cooked)
  • Calories: 120
  • Protein: 26g
  • Fat: 2g
  • Carbs: 0g
🌮 Carb Balance Tortilla (1)
  • Calories: 70
  • Protein: 5g
  • Fat: 2.5g
  • Carbs: 19g (Net: 4g)
🍚 Cilantro Lime Quinoa (1/2 cup cooked)
  • Calories: 110
  • Protein: 4g
  • Fat: 2g
  • Carbs: 19g
🌶️ Grilled Peppers & Onions (1/2 cup)
  • Calories: 50
  • Protein: 1g
  • Fat: 2g
  • Carbs: 11g
🥗 Black Bean Salad (1/2 cup)
  • Calories: 110
  • Protein: 6g
  • Fat: 1g
  • Carbs: 20g

✅ Macros per serving (full meal):

  • Calories: ~680
  • Protein: ~64g
  • Fat: ~23.5g
  • Carbs: ~73g (Net ~58g depending on tortilla used)

This dinner is definitely going into our regular rotation – packed with flavor, balanced macros, and easy enough for busy nights.

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