Description
Juicy, seasoned chicken tucked into warm corn tortillas and topped with fresh cilantro, onion, and lime. These easy chicken street tacos are quick, flavorful, and inspired by authentic Mexican street food.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Juice of 1 lime
12 small corn tortillas
1/2 cup diced white onion (optional topping)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional topping)
Lime wedges (optional topping)
Salsa or hot sauce (optional topping)
Crumbled queso fresco or cotija cheese (optional topping)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and lime juice.
- Add the chicken and coat well with the marinade. Let it marinate for at least 20 minutes or overnight for more flavor.
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 4–5 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over a gas flame until soft and slightly charred.
- Fill each tortilla with chopped chicken and desired toppings—onion, cilantro, cheese, salsa, and lime juice.
- Serve hot and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Use chicken breasts for a leaner option.
Add chipotle peppers in adobo for a smoky flavor.
Flour tortillas or rice bowls are great alternatives.
Store cooked chicken separately from toppings and tortillas.
Reheat chicken in a skillet to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
