Description

This easy chicken street tacos recipe features juicy marinated chicken thighs, simple spices, and fresh toppings. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal, these tacos bring incredible flavor to your table effortlessly!

Ingredients

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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

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Instructions

In a large bowl, combine lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper, whisking until fully integrated.
Add chicken thighs to the marinade, tossing to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat until very hot, ensuring it's ready for cooking.
Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it in the skillet, cooking for 5 to 7 minutes on each side without moving until golden and slightly charred.
Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F with an instant-read thermometer, then remove from heat.
Let the cooked chicken rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes to allow juices to settle.
While the chicken is resting, warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 20 to 30 seconds on each side until they become pliable and slightly toasted.
Slice or dice the rested chicken into small bite-sized pieces before serving.
Fill each warm tortilla with the chicken and top with chopped white onion and fresh cilantro.
Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing, adding optional toppings like cotija cheese, avocado, or salsa verde if desired.

Notes

Feel free to marinate the chicken overnight for extra flavor.
Use soft corn tortillas for a traditional street taco experience.
Customize toppings to your preference; avocado and salsa verde work great!

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 taco
Calories: 240
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 17g
Cholesterol: 75mg