Chicken Street Tacos
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Marinating Time:
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 45 mins
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Servings
4 - 6
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Calories
838 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Chicken Street Tacos
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Make these Chicken Street Tacos for an easy weeknight meal. These chicken tacos are bursting with flavor and served with your favorite toppings.
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Ingredients
For the Chicken & Marinade:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Pico de Gallo:
- 3 medium ripe tomatoes diced
- 1/2 red onion finely chopped
- 1 Jalapeno pepper seeded and minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- salt to taste
For Assembly:
- 12-15 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup crema
- 2 avocados sliced, optional
- Lime wedges for serving
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Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they're well coated. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or up to overnight.
- While the chicken marinades, prepare the pico de gallo. In a medium bowl, combine diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice. Season with salt to taste. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from the marinade and discard the remaining marinade. Grill the chicken thighs for 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let the grilled chicken rest for 5 minutes, then chop into small bite-sized pieces.
- Warm the corn tortillas on the grill or in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds per side.
- To assemble the tacos, place a portion of chopped chicken on each tortilla. Top with a spoonful of pico de gallo and a drizzle of crema.
- Serve immediately with sliced avocado and lime wedges on the side. Enjoy!
Notes
- For even cooking, try to choose chicken thighs of similar size or pound them to an even thickness before marinating.
- For deeper flavor, make small cuts in the chicken thighs before marinating to allow the marinade to penetrate better.
- For nice grill marks, avoid moving the chicken too much while grilling. Turn only once halfway through cooking.
- Refrigerate any leftover chicken in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
838kcal
(42%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
57g
(114%)
Fat
46g
(71%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
22g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
176mg
(59%)
Sodium
1166mg
(49%)
Potassium
1603mg
(46%)
Fiber
13g
(52%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1452IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
213mg
(21%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4- 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 838 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 838kcal | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 57g | 114% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 176mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 1166mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 1603mg | 34% |
| Fiber | 13g | 52% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1452IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 213mg | 21% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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