Chicken Street Tacos: The Ultimate Recipe & Guide
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- Spices: chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, cayenne pepper
- 24 small corn tortillas
- Toppings: chopped onion, cilantro, lime wedges, salsa, pickled red onions (optional), avocado (optional)
- Preparation Instructions:
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, and spices to create a marinade.
- Add chicken pieces to the marinade; toss to coat evenly. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Cook marinated chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet until pliable.
- Assemble tacos by filling tortillas with chicken and toppings of choice.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approximately 90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg