Description
Delicious Chicken Street Tacos filled with juicy marinated chicken thighs and served with fresh toppings, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 2 limes
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Tortillas
- Fresh toppings (cilantro, onions, salsa, avocado, crema)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, and chili powder.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, coating them well. Let the chicken sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve the chicken in warm tortillas with your choice of toppings.
Notes
For extra kick, add more chili powder or diced jalapeños to the marinade. Use fresh lime juice for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken tacos, street tacos, quick dinner, Mexican food