Description
Enjoy these Easy Chicken Street Tacos made with tender chicken thighs marinated in zesty lime and spices. Perfect for a quick dinner, these tacos bring together irresistible flavors and simple ingredients for an unforgettable 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, mix lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring an even coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat until very hot. A drop of water should sizzle immediately.
- Remove chicken from the marinade and cook in the hot skillet for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, until golden and slightly charred.
- Check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F with an instant-read thermometer and remove from heat.
- Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes to redistribute juices.
- While the chicken rests, warm corn tortillas in a dry skillet for 20 to 30 seconds on each side until pliable and slightly toasted.
- Slice or dice the rested chicken into small bite-sized pieces.
- Fill each warm tortilla with chicken, and top with chopped white onion and fresh cilantro.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges, and optionally add toppings like cotija cheese, avocado, or salsa verde.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour before cooking.
Feel free to customize toppings with your favorite ingredients.
These tacos pair well with a side of rice or beans for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 80mg