Description
Enjoy the Easy Chicken Street Tacos, featuring juicy marinated chicken thighs, vibrant lime, and fresh toppings. A quick and delicious dish perfect for family dinners or gatherings!
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
- Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Add chicken thighs to marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat until very hot.
- Remove chicken from marinade and place in the hot skillet. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes on each side until golden and slightly charred.
- Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F with an instant-read thermometer and remove from heat.
- Let cooked chicken rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Warm corn tortillas in a dry skillet for 20 to 30 seconds per side until pliable and slightly toasted.
- Slice or dice rested chicken into small pieces.
- Fill each warm tortilla with chicken, then top with chopped white onion and fresh cilantro.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges and optional toppings like cotija cheese, avocado, or salsa verde.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken longer if time permits.
Feel free to customize toppings according to your preferences.
Ensure tortillas are fresh for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg