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Chicken Street Tacos

Authentic, juicy, and flavorful chicken street tacos served on soft corn tortillas with onion, cilantro, and lime.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp oregano
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
For Serving
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 0.5 cup diced onion
  • 0.5 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 lime cut into wedges

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Grill or skillet
  • Knife
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic, and spices in a bowl.
  2. Add chicken and marinate 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
  3. Grill or pan-sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until cooked and slightly charred.
  4. Dice cooked chicken into small pieces.
  5. Warm corn tortillas on a skillet until soft and pliable.
  6. Assemble tacos with chicken, onion, cilantro, and lime juice.
  7. Serve immediately with optional salsa or avocado.

Notes

For smoky flavor, use an outdoor grill. Double tortillas for authentic texture.