Description
These Easy Chicken Street Tacos are loaded with flavor from marinated chicken thighs and fresh toppings. Perfect for a quick dinner or fun gatherings, they bring joy to any meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 8 corn tortillas (small size, street taco-style)
- 0.5 cup white onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours maximum.
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat until very hot. A drop of water should sizzle immediately.
- Remove chicken from marinade and place in the hot skillet. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes on each side without moving, until golden and slightly charred.
- Check that internal temperature reaches 165°F with an instant-read thermometer. Remove from heat once temperature is reached.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- While chicken rests, warm corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 20 to 30 seconds per side until pliable and slightly toasted.
- Slice or dice the rested chicken into small, bite-sized pieces.
- Fill each warm tortilla with chicken, then top with chopped white onion and fresh cilantro.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing. Add optional toppings like cotija cheese, avocado, or salsa verde if desired.
Notes
Marinate the chicken for up to 4 hours for maximum flavor.
Feel free to customize the toppings according to your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg