Grilled Chicken Street Tacos
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
632 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Grilled Chicken Street Tacos
Description
This recipe begins with chicken thighs marinated in a mix of orange juice, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, garlic, and spices including chipotle chili powder, oregano, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. The marinade both tenderizes the meat and imparts smoky, citrusy notes. After at least an hour or up to overnight, the chicken is grilled over medium-high heat until cooked to an internal temperature of about 165°F. The grilled chicken is then rested and chopped for taco filling.
The tacos are assembled by warming corn tortillas, usually doubled for handling sturdiness with smaller sizes. The chopped grilled chicken is layered with pico de gallo, fresh cilantro, and desired toppings such as guacamole, sour cream, pickled red onion, and hot sauce. Lime wedges lend fresh acidity when squeezed just before eating. The combination offers a balance of smoky, spicy, tangy, and creamy textures and flavors.
This recipe suggests serving the tacos with Mexican rice, Mexican street corn (elotes), and a glass of Horchata for a full meal experience. Make-ahead tips include preparing the marinade in advance and making pico de gallo a day ahead to save time on assembly day.
Ingredients
For the Tacos:
- 1.5 pounds chicken thigh or breasts, boneless, skinless
- 24 white corn tortillas , warmed
- 2 cups Pico de Gallo
- 1 /2 cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- 6 lime wedges
- guacamole optional toppings
- sour cream
- Pickled red onion
- hot sauce
For the Marinade:
- 4 Tablespoons orange juice
- 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1½ Tablespoons lime juice fresh
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 1½ Tablespoons chipotle chili powder
- 2 teaspoons oregano dried, Mexican
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: 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.
- Grill Chicken: Preheat grill over medium-hight 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.
- Assemble: 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.
- Serve with a side of Mexican Rice, Elotes (Mexican Corn), and a glass of Horchata.
Notes
- Serving size is three tacos per person for this recipe.
- When using regular-sized corn tortillas instead of mini ones, there is no need to double them up.
- Warm tortillas on a hot dry griddle, skillet, or on the grill for a few seconds on each side before assembling.
- The chicken marinade can be prepared and kept refrigerated for several days ahead of cooking.
- Marinate the chicken for a few hours to overnight to deepen flavor and tenderness.
- Fresh pico de gallo can be made up to one day before serving to streamline meal preparation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 632 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4g | |
| Calories | 632kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 94g | 31% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 162mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 1654mg | 69% |
| Potassium | 905mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 13g | 52% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 2296IU | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 190mg | 19% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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