Grilled Chicken Street Tacos
Grilled Chicken Street Tacos are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the authentic taste of Mexican street food right to your kitchen. Tender chicken thighs marinated in a zesty blend of lime, garlic, and spices are grilled to perfection, offering a delightful charred flavor. These tacos are quick to prepare, making them ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings with friends and family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 tacos 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 1/2 tsp ancho chili powder
- 12 mini corn taco shells
- toppings: avocado, onion, cilantro
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Combine lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a resealable bag with the chicken. Marinate in the fridge for at least one hour.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (425-450°F).
- Grill the chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until fully cooked (165°F internally). Let it rest before dicing.
- Assemble tacos by placing grilled chicken into warmed taco shells and topping with avocado slices, onions, and cilantro.
- Serve warm with lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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