Description
This easy chicken street tacos recipe offers irresistible flavor with simple prep. Loaded with marinated chicken, fresh cilantro, and lime, it’s perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice about 2 limes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 8 corn tortillas small size, street taco-style
- 0.5 cup white onion finely chopped
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours maximum.
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat until very hot. A drop of water should sizzle immediately.
- Remove chicken from marinade and place in the hot skillet. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes on each side until golden and slightly charred.
- Check that internal temperature reaches 165°F with an instant-read thermometer. Remove from heat once temperature is reached.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- While chicken rests, warm corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 20 to 30 seconds per side until pliable and slightly toasted.
- Slice or dice the rested chicken into small, bite-sized pieces.
- Fill each warm tortilla with chicken, then top with chopped white onion and fresh cilantro.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing. Add optional toppings like cotija cheese, avocado, or salsa verde if desired.
Notes
Marinating the chicken for longer will enhance the flavor.
Be careful not to overcook the chicken; it should be tender and juicy.
Warm tortillas right before serving for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg