Description
Chicken Street Tacos are a flavorful Mexican dish featuring juicy, seasoned chicken grilled or sautéed to perfection, topped with fresh cilantro, onion, and a squeeze of lime. Perfect for a quick dinner or taco night, these tacos are a hit with all ages.
Ingredients
Marinade:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Additional:
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas (soft tacos)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges (for serving)
- Salsa or hot sauce (optional, for extra flavor)
- Radishes or avocado (optional, for extra toppings)
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, pepper, lime juice, and minced garlic to make the marinade.
- Marinate Chicken: Place the chicken thighs (or breasts) in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish, pour the marinade over the chicken, toss to coat, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- Grill Method: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let it rest before slicing.
- Skillet Method: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add a small amount of oil and cook the marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and fully cooked. Let it rest before slicing.
- Warm Tortillas: While the chicken is cooking, warm the tortillas on the stove or microwave until soft and pliable.
- Assemble Tacos: Slice the rested chicken into thin strips or bite-sized pieces. Divide the chicken evenly between the tortillas and top each taco with chopped onions, cilantro, a squeeze of lime juice, and any optional toppings like salsa, avocado, or radishes.
- Serve: Serve immediately while the chicken is warm and enjoy with your favorite side dishes or drinks!
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add more chili powder or a chopped jalapeño to the marinade.
- If you don’t have a grill, you can also cook the chicken in a pan on the stovetop.
- To make these tacos gluten-free, use gluten-free corn tortillas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
