Description
Easy Chicken Street Tacos are a delightful way to bring the vibrant flavors of authentic Mexican street food right into your home. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, these tacos feature juicy marinated chicken grilled to perfection and wrapped in warm corn tortillas. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can customize each taco with your favorite toppings like avocado, salsa verde, and cotija cheese, ensuring everyone at the table has a dish they love. This simple yet flavorful recipe is family-friendly, making it a go-to choice for satisfying meals that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 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
- 8–12 small corn tortillas
- ½ cup white onion (finely chopped)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Lime wedges for serving
- Cotija cheese, avocado slices, salsa verde
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine lime juice, olive oil, garlic, spices, and marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill chicken: Preheat grill over medium-high heat; cook marinated chicken for 6–7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Let rest before slicing.
- Prepare tortillas: Warm corn tortillas in a skillet until soft.
- Assemble tacos: Place sliced chicken on each tortilla and top with onion and cilantro; add any additional toppings desired.
- Serve hot with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg