Description
Get ready to experience the bold, tantalizing flavors of Chicken Street Tacos! These handheld beauties are a beloved staple of Mexican street food culture, and now you can recreate them right in your own kitchen. With a zesty marinade that infuses the chicken with irresistible spices, and a simple assembly that allows the ingredients to shine, Chicken Street Tacos are the perfect way to spice up your taco night.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8–12 small corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup white onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
1. Whisk together the marinade ingredients in a large bowl, add the chicken, and let it rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours for maximum flavor absorption.
2. Cook the marinated chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through, or grill for the same amount of time until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
3. Transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing or dicing it into bite-sized pieces.
4. Heat the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 20-30 seconds per side until pliable and slightly toasted.
5. Assemble the tacos by placing the cooked chicken into each tortilla, topping with chopped onion and fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges and any additional toppings desired.
Notes
Optional toppings include Cotija cheese, avocado slices, salsa verde, and pickled red onions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Mexican
- Method: Grilling or Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg