Chicken Street Tacos Recipe You’ll Ever Need Recipe
These Chicken Street Tacos are bursting with flavor and easy to make. Tender, marinated chicken thighs are grilled to perfection and served in warm corn tortillas with fresh toppings. This recipe is a must-try for taco lovers!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Marinated Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Tacos:
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat and Rest: Add chicken thighs to the marinade and coat well. Let sit for at least 15 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the fridge for best flavor).
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6–7 minutes per side or until fully cooked and charred at edges.
- Chop and Assemble: Let the chicken rest, then chop into bite-sized pieces. Warm tortillas on the skillet or over an open flame. Assemble tacos with chopped chicken, onions, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chicken Street Tacos, Grilled Chicken Tacos, Mexican Tacos
