Description
Delicious and flavorful chicken street tacos made with marinated grilled chicken, fresh cilantro, and zesty lime, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Chicken breasts or thighs
- 8 Corn tortillas
- 1 Onion, diced
- 1/4 cup Cilantro, chopped
- 2 Limes, cut into wedges
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Chili powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
Instructions
- Mix the Marinade: In a medium bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the chicken to the marinade, ensuring it is well coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the Grill: Fire up your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the Chicken: Place the marinated chicken on the grill for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Let it Rest: After grilling, let the chicken rest for a few minutes.
- Warm the Tortillas: While the chicken rests, warm the corn tortillas on the grill.
- Assemble the Tacos: Slice the chicken into strips and place them in the warm tortillas. Top with diced onion and chopped cilantro.
- Finish with Lime: Squeeze lime juice over the top, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
Consider creating a taco bar for customization with additional toppings. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: tacos, chicken tacos, street food