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Easy Chicken Street Tacos

A delightful way to bring the vibrant flavors of Mexico right into your kitchen with juicy marinated chicken tucked into warm corn tortillas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 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
  • 8-12 corn tortillas (small size, street taco-style)
  • 0.5 cup white onion (finely chopped)
  • 0.5 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • lime wedges for serving
  • cotija cheese optional topping
  • avocado slices optional topping
  • salsa verde optional topping
  • pickled red onions optional topping

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, combine lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well. Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and ensure they're fully coated in the marinade. Allow them to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat your grill over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the marinated chicken thighs on the grill. Cook for about 6–7 minutes per side or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
  3. While the chicken is grilling, chop your white onion and cilantro. Set aside in separate bowls.
  4. Warm up the corn tortillas on the grill for about a minute on each side or wrap them in foil and place them in a preheated oven at low heat.
  5. Slice the grilled chicken into bite-sized pieces and start assembling your tacos! Place some chicken on each tortilla and top with chopped onion and cilantro. Squeeze fresh lime juice over everything.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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