Description
Delicious and simple Chicken Street Tacos with a marinated chicken, fresh toppings, and warm corn tortillas, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
- Juicy chicken (thighs or breasts)
- Corn tortillas
- Onion, chopped
- Cilantro, chopped
- Lime, cut into wedges
- Olive oil
- Cumin
- Chili powder
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- Pineapple (optional, diced)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, spices, and lime juice, then add the chicken. Allow it to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the chicken: Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked and charred.
- Let it rest: After grilling, let the chicken rest for a few minutes to retain juices.
- Slice or chop the chicken: Cut into bite-sized pieces for easy layering in tortillas.
- Warm the tortillas: Warm corn tortillas on the grill or in a pan until soft.
- Assemble your tacos: Fill each tortilla with grilled chicken and top with chopped onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.
- Serve and enjoy: Set everything on the table for a communal dining experience.
Notes
Serve with small bowls of toppings for a customizable experience. You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg