Chicken Street Tacos: The Ultimate Recipe & Guide
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 24 small corn tortillas
- Fresh toppings (onion, cilantro, salsa)
- Preparation Instructions:
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper.
- Add chicken pieces to the marinade and coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours for best flavor).
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a tablespoon of olive oil. Cook marinated chicken in batches until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet for about 15-20 seconds each side until pliable.
- Assemble tacos by adding cooked chicken and your choice of toppings like chopped onion and cilantro.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg