Description
Chicken Street Tacos: Juicy, Flavorful, and Easy to Make at Home
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from about 2 medium limes)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 8 to 12 small corn tortillas (approximately 4 to 6 inches in diameter)
- ½ cup white onion, finely diced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges for squeezing
- Crumbled Cotija cheese
- Sliced avocado or guacamole
- Salsa verde or your preferred salsa
- Pickled red onions
- Thinly sliced radishes for added crunch
Instructions
- Prepare Your Cooking Surface: Preheat your cooking surface to medium-high heat.
- Lightly oil the grates or pan to prevent sticking.
- Cook the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the leftover marinade.
- Grill or sear the chicken thighs for approximately 4 to 6 minutes on each side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Aim for a nice charred crust on the outside while keeping the inside juicy.
- Rest the Chicken: Transfer the cooked chicken to a clean plate and cover loosely with foil for 5 minutes.
- Chop the Chicken: Chop the chicken into small, bite-sized pieces.
- Warm the Tortillas: Warm the corn tortillas for 30 to 60 seconds per side.
- Stack the warmed tortillas in a clean kitchen towel or tortilla warmer.
- Assemble the Tacos: Lay each warmed tortilla flat on a plate.
- Add a generous spoonful of chopped chicken to each tortilla.
- Top with diced onions and chopped cilantro.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top.
- Add optional toppings such as Cotija cheese, avocado slices, or salsa.
Notes
- Trim excess fat from chicken thighs for even cooking.
- Marinate for 30 minutes to 8 hours for best flavor.
- Use a meat thermometer to check chicken temperature.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling or Searing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Chicken Street Tacos, Juicy Tacos, Mexican Recipe, Easy Tacos, Homemade Tacos