Chicken Tacos

One of our favorite places to find delicious and healthy recipes is CookingClassy.com and this new Chicken Taco recipe does not disappoint!  
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Ingredients

• 2 lbs trimmed large boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1/3 cup olive oil, plus more for baking sheet
• 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 Tbsp minced garlic (3 cloves)
• 2 tsp ancho chili powder
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• Few dashes cayenne pepper (or to taste)
• 1 tsp each salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup slightly packed roughly chopped cilantro

For serving

• Warmed corn or flour tortillas
• Shredded lettuce
• Mexican cheese (shredded blend, cotija, queso fresco)
• Diced tomatoes or pico de gallo
• Diced avocados or guacamole (optional)
• Mexican crema or sour cream, Mexican hot sauce (optional)

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl or liquid measuring cup whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. 
   
2. Place chicken in a gallon size resealable bag, pour olive oil mixture over chicken. Add cilantro then seal bag while pressing out excess air. 
   
3. Rub marinade over chicken well. Transfer to refrigerator and allow to marinate at least 1 hour and up to 6 hours. 
   
4. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Brush a rimmed (preferably dark coated) 18 by 13-inch baking sheet with 1 Tbsp olive oil. 
   
5. Remove chicken from marinade and transfer to baking sheet spacing chicken evenly apart. Roast in preheated oven until bottom side is golden brown and crisp and chicken is cooked through, about 30 - 40 minutes.
   
6. Let chicken rest 2 minutes then cut into small strips or cubes. Serve in tortillas with desired toppings. 
   
   Recipe source: Cooking Classy