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Oven Roasted Chicken Tacos
5 from 24 votes

Oven Roasted Chicken Tacos

Oven-roasted boneless skinless chicken thighs marinated in a blend of lime, garlic, and warm spices, roasted until golden and tender. The meat is cut into pieces and assembled into corn tortillas with classic toppings like lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, and optional avocado or crema, creating flavorful fish tacos suitable for a casual meal.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 5
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs trimmed; large; boneless; skinless
  • 1/3 cup olive oil plus more for baking sheet
  • 3 Tbsp lime juice fresh
  • 1 Tbsp garlic 3 cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp ancho chili powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp cumin ground
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • cayenne pepper or to taste, few dashes
  • 1 tsp salt freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup cilantro slightly packed; roughly chopped
For serving
  • 10 inch corn tortilla warmed
  • lettuce shredded
  • Mexican cheese shredded blend; cotija; queso fresco
  • diced tomatoes or Pico de gallo
  • avocado optional, diced or guacamole
  • Mexican crema optional, or sour cream; Mexican hot sauce

Instructions

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  1. In a mixing bowl or liquid measuring cup whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. 
  2. Place chicken in a gallon size resealable bag, pour olive oil mixture over chicken. Add cilantro then seal bag while pressing out excess air. 
  3. Rub marinade over chicken well. Transfer to refrigerator and allow to marinate at least 1 hour and up to 6 hours. 
  4. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Brush a rimmed (preferably dark coated) 18 by 13-inch baking sheet with 1 Tbsp olive oil. 
  5. Remove chicken from marinade and transfer to baking sheet spacing chicken evenly apart. Roast in preheated oven until bottom side is golden brown and crisp and chicken is cooked through, about 30 - 40 minutes.
  6. Let chicken rest 2 minutes then cut into small strips or cubes. Serve in tortillas with desired toppings.  
  7. Recipe source: Cooking Classy

Notes

  • Marinate chicken for at least 1 hour up to 6 hours to maximize flavor absorption.
  • Let roasted chicken rest before slicing to retain juices and improve texture.
  • Toppings like avocado, crema, or Mexican hot sauce are optional and customizable.
  • Ensure tortillas are warmed for best texture when serving.
  • Nutritional information does not include toppings; add those separately if needed.