Description

These chicken street tacos are packed with bold, authentic Mexican flavors, featuring marinated chicken served on warm corn tortillas with fresh toppings.

Ingredients

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1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
8 small corn tortillas
1/2 cup diced white onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese (optional)
1 lime, cut into wedges
Salsa or hot sauce, for serving

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Instructions

In a bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Add chicken thighs to the marinade and let sit for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2 hours in the refrigerator.
Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for about 5-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked.
Remove the chicken from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before chopping into bite-sized pieces.
Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
Assemble the tacos by placing chicken on each tortilla and topping with diced onion, cilantro, and cotija cheese if using.
Serve with lime wedges and salsa or hot sauce on the side.

Notes

Marinate the chicken overnight for deeper flavor.
Use flour tortillas if preferred.
Top with avocado or pickled red onions for variation.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tacos
Calories: 320
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 480mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 75mg