Grilled Chicken Street Tacos

Name: Grilled Chicken Street Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs trimmed 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; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 12 mini corn taco shells, warmed; 1 large avocado,*; 1 small red or yellow onion; 3 Tbsp chopped cilantro; lime wedges

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
4
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican

Grilled Chicken Street Tacos

Iris Warren

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One of the best taco recipes out there! Chicken thighs are soaked in a bright, well seasoned marinade and grilled to perfection (you'll be fighting over those little charred crispy pieces). These chicken street tacos are so flavorful and so easy to make. I frequently serve these chicken tacos to guests and they always get compliments!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 1/2 lbs trimmed boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
2 tsp ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp ancho chili powder
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

For serving

12 mini corn taco shells, warmed (double up if desired)
1 large avocado,* cored and sliced
1 small red or yellow onion, chopped
3 Tbsp chopped cilantro
lime wedges, for serving (optional)

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Instructions

Add chicken to a gallon size resealable bag. In a small bowl whisk together lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin chili powder, cilantro, 1 tsp salt and 3/4 tsp pepper.
Pour mixture over chicken in bag then seal bag while releasing an trapped air. Rub marinade over chicken. Transfer to refrigerator and allow to marinate at least 1 hour and up to 6 hours
Preheat a grill over medium-high heat (it should come to 425 - 450 degrees).
Remove chicken from marinade and grill until chicken has cooked through , turning once halfway through grilling, about 5 - 6 minutes per side (thickest center should register 165 and thighs should be slightly charred).
Transfer to a plate, cover with foil and let rest 5 minutes.
Dice grilled chicken into cubes. Sprinkle chicken over 1 or 2 tortillas per taco then add an avocado slice, diced chicken, onions and cilantro.
Serve warm, spritzing each taco with lime juice and drizzling with hot sauce.

Notes

*Try homemade guacamole for another delicious option.
Stick with chicken thighs for best results. They're more tender and juicier, they brown better and they have better flavor.
Recipe source: Cooking Classy