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Chicken Street Tacos
5 from 56 votes

Chicken Street Tacos

Chicken Street Tacos feature marinated boneless skinless chicken thighs flavored with lime, orange juice, garlic, and dried herbs. After marinating, the chicken is grilled to tender perfection, then chopped into bite-sized cubes. Served on warm corn tortillas with fresh cilantro and pico de gallo, these tacos offer bright, fresh flavors with a simple, satisfying texture.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 23 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 237 kcal
Course: Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken thigh boneless, skinless
  • 1 teaspoon cumin optional
  • 1 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
For serving
  • corn tortillas
  • cilantro chopped, fresh
  • Pico de Gallo

Instructions

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  1. Combine chicken, cumin, oregano, lime juice, orange juice, garlic, and olive oil in a bowl. Marinate at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
  2. Grill chicken over medium heat until no pink remains, about 4 minutes per side.
  3. Once cooked, remove chicken and rest 3 minutes. Chop into ½" cubes.
  4. Meanwhile, warm tortillas in the microwave or on a skillet. Top tortillas with chicken and toppings as desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories 237 (12%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 74mg (25%) Sodium 59mg (2%) Potassium 182mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 80IU (2%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 237

% Daily Value*

Calories 237 12%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 59mg 2%
Potassium 182mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 80IU 2%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.