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Chicken Street Tacos

Chicken Street Tacos: Easy and Juicy Recipe for Taco Lovers

Delicious Chicken Street Tacos made with marinated chicken and fresh toppings, perfect for taco lovers.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 3 tacos
Calories 632 kcal

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Bowl
  • Skillet

Ingredients
  

For the Tacos

  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 24 pieces white corn tortillas warmed
  • 2 cups Pico de gallo
  • 0.5 cups fresh cilantro chopped
  • 6 pieces lime wedges
  • optional toppings guacamole, sour cream, pickled red onion, hot sauce

For the Marinade

  • 4 Tablespoons orange juice
  • 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1.5 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 Tablespoons chipotle chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Make chicken marinade by combining all marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add chicken thighs and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
  • Preheat grill over medium-high heat. Grease the grill or spray generously with cooking spray. Remove chicken from marinade and place on hot grill. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, flipping once (thickest part of the chicken thigh should register about 165 degrees F). Transfer chicken to a plate and allow to rest for a few minutes before chopping into small pieces.
  • Warm tortillas on dry grill or skillet on the stove for a few seconds on each side. Layer two warmed mini street corn tortillas together. Top with chopped chicken, pico de gallo, cilantro, hot sauce, sour cream, pickled red onion, or desired toppings. Serve with a lime wedge for squeezing on top.

Notes

Serving Size is 3 tacos. The marinade can be made and kept in the fridge for a few days. Marinate the chicken for a few hours, up to overnight to make this meal even easier.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 632kcalCarbohydrates: 94gProtein: 43gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 162mgSodium: 1654mgPotassium: 905mgFiber: 13gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 2296IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 190mgIron: 5mg
Keyword Chicken Recipe, Chicken Street Tacos, easy recipe, marinated chicken, street tacos, tacos
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