Description
Delicious and easy Chicken Street Tacos, perfect for any meal. Bursting with flavor and customizable toppings make it a hit for everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless (skinless chicken thighs or breasts)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 1 lime
- 12 small corn tortillas
- ½ cup finely chopped white onion
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1–2 limes (cut into wedges)
- ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese (optional)
- 1 avocado (sliced, optional)
- Salsa of choice
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Place your chicken in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle in chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour lime juice over and toss until coated. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: In a skillet over medium-high heat, add marinated chicken. Cook for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Grill for extra smoky flavor if desired!
- Rest and Slice: Transfer cooked chicken to a cutting board. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into bite-sized pieces.
- Warm the Tortillas: Warm corn tortillas in a skillet for 30 seconds on each side or wrap in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds.
- Assemble the Street Tacos: Take a warm tortilla, add sliced chicken, sprinkle with onion and cilantro, and finish with fresh lime juice. Add optional cotija cheese, avocado, and salsa if you’d like!
Notes
Consider serving with Mexican rice, beans or a corn salad for a complete meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Tacos, Street Tacos, Easy Taco Recipe