Description
Juicy marinated chicken thighs grilled and served in warm corn tortillas with fresh toppings for authentic Mexican street tacos.
Ingredients
For the chicken marinade:
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
½ tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
For serving:
8–12 corn tortillas
½ cup white onion finely chopped
½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
Lime wedges for serving
Optional toppings:
cotija cheese, avocado slices, salsa verde, pickled red onions
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
2. Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5–7 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
3. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and rest for 5 minutes. Slice into bite-sized pieces.
4. Warm corn tortillas in a dry skillet until pliable.
5. Assemble tacos with chicken, onion, cilantro, and lime. Add any optional toppings.
Notes
Use boneless chicken thighs for the best flavor. Leftover chicken can be stored for 3 days and reused in salads or rice bowls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: chicken street tacos, easy chicken tacos, mexican street tacos, quick dinner