Description
Discover the joy of homemade Easy Chicken Street Tacos, a quick and flavorful recipe that brings authentic Mexican street food to your table. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these tacos feature marinated chicken grilled to perfection, all wrapped in soft corn tortillas. Customize your meal with fresh toppings like avocado, cilantro, and cotija cheese for a deliciously unique experience with every bite. Enjoy a taste of Mexico that’s simple to prepare and sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 8–12 corn tortillas
- ½ cup white onion (finely chopped)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix lime juice, olive oil, garlic, and spices. Coat chicken thoroughly and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the chicken: Preheat your grill on medium-high heat. Grill marinated chicken for 6–7 minutes per side until cooked through and slightly charred.
- Warm the tortillas: Heat corn tortillas on the grill or in a skillet until pliable.
- Assemble tacos: Slice grilled chicken into strips and place on warm tortillas. Top with onion and cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges and additional toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For extra spice, add fresh jalapeños to the marinade or top your tacos. Feel free to substitute chicken with beef or pork as desired.