Go Back
–+ servings
Chicken Street Tacos

Savory Chicken Street Tacos You'll Make Again and Again

No ratings yet
Experience these Chicken Street Tacos, a quick and authentic dish bursting with vibrant flavors.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 1/4 cup olive oil or avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder adjust based on spice tolerance
  • 1 teaspoon cumin or ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder consider fresh onion as topping
  • to taste salt using sea salt
  • to taste pepper using freshly cracked pepper
For the Tacos
  • 1 pound chicken thighs or chicken breasts
  • 8 pieces corn tortillas or flour tortillas
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup diced onion consider red onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro optional
  • 4 pieces lime wedges for serving
  • to taste additional toppings like avocado, salsa, or pickled jalapeños

Equipment

  • cast iron skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  2. Add chicken thighs to the marinade, cover, and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  3. Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.
  4. Grill the marinated chicken thighs for 6-7 minutes on each side, until golden-brown and cooked through.
  5. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
  6. Warm the corn tortillas in the same skillet for about 30 seconds on each side.
  7. Assemble the tacos with chopped chicken, diced onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize your tacos with your favorite toppings for a personalized experience.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!