Description
Chicken Street Tacos are a vibrant and flavorful dish that transports you to bustling street markets with every bite. Juicy marinated chicken thighs wrapped in warm corn tortillas, topped with fresh cilantro, onions, and creamy avocado create an irresistible fiesta for your taste buds. Perfect for taco Tuesdays or lively gatherings, these tacos are customizable and easy to prepare, making them a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup sliced onions
- 1 avocado, sliced
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs and coat well. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes before dicing.
- Warm tortillas in another skillet for about 1-2 minutes. Chop onions and slice avocado.
- Load warm tortillas with diced chicken and top with onions, avocado, cilantro, or any preferred toppings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg