Description
These Chicken Street Tacos are a quick and easy meal option packed with authentic Mexican flavors. Juicy marinated chicken is grilled to perfection, served in warm corn tortillas, and topped with onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
Ingredients
For the chicken marinade:
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For serving:
- 8–12 small corn tortillas (street taco-style)
- ½ cup white onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs, coat, cover, and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, up to 8 hours.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for 5–7 minutes on each side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and the outside is golden and slightly charred.
- Rest and Slice: Let the cooked chicken rest for 5 minutes on a cutting board, then slice or dice into small pieces.
- Warm the Tortillas: Heat corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 20–30 seconds per side until pliable and slightly toasted.
- Assemble the Tacos: Fill each tortilla with cooked chicken, top with onion, cilantro, and serve with lime wedges and optional toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
