Description
These Chicken Street Tacos are a quick and flavorful dish featuring juicy marinated chicken, warm corn tortillas, and fresh toppings for an authentic street-style experience.
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8–10 soft corn tortillas
- ½ cup chopped white onion
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Optional: sliced avocado or guacamole
- Optional: pickled red onions
- Optional: salsa verde
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
2. Add chicken thighs and toss to coat evenly, then marinate for at least 30 minutes.
3. Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat.
4. Cook the marinated chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked and lightly charred.
5. Remove chicken from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
6. Slice the chicken into thin strips.
7. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet for 20–30 seconds per side.
8. Assemble tacos by adding sliced chicken to each tortilla.
9. Top with chopped onion and cilantro, then squeeze fresh lime juice over the top.
10. Add any optional toppings as desired and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for up to 2 hours if time allows.
You can substitute chicken breast, but thighs provide more juiciness.
Warm tortillas just before serving to keep them soft and pliable.
Customize toppings with your favorite salsa, cheese, or hot sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg