Chicken Street Tacos
Experience the authentic taste of Mexico with these Chicken Street Tacos, featuring marinated grilled chicken wrapped in warm corn tortillas. Topped with fresh cilantro and zesty salsa, each bite bursts with vibrant flavors and textures that will transport you to a bustling street market. Perfect for casual weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this recipe promises a delightful culinary adventure that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 lime wedges
- 2 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken thighs in taco seasoning for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for five minutes before slicing into thin strips.
- Warm the corn tortillas on the grill or stovetop until pliable.
- Assemble tacos by placing sliced chicken in each tortilla and topping with chopped cilantro.
- For the salsa, mix diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Serve tacos with lime wedges and fresh salsa on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg