Monday, June 1, 2026

Cafe Rio Chicken Tacos


Newport Beach Bareback

Enjoy the flavors of Cafe Rio at home with these delicious shredded chicken tacos. Marinated in zesty Italian dressing and spices, then grilled to perfection and shredded for easy taco assembly.

Ingredients:

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1 cup zesty Italian dressing
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth

Instructions:

In a bowl, mix together Italian dressing, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper

Place chicken breasts in a ziplock bag and pour the marinade over them

Seal the bag and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat

Remove chicken from the marinade and discard excess marinade

Grill chicken breasts for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and juices run clear

Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then shred it using two forks

In a skillet, heat chicken broth over medium heat

Add shredded chicken to the skillet and cook for a few minutes until heated through and the broth has evaporated, stirring occasionally

Serve the shredded chicken in tacos with your favorite toppings


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Cafe Rio Chicken Tacos

Enjoy the flavors of Cafe Rio at home with these delicious shredded chicken tacos. Marinated ...