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Street Tacos

Street Tacos are an easy, crowd-pleasing recipe with juicy, seasoned chicken, onion, cilantro, and lime served in tasty corn tortillas.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 237 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

Street Tacos:
  • 3 chicken breasts , boneless and skinless
  • 1 yellow onion , diced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Tacos:
  • 24 small corn tortillas , street taco sized
  • 1 yellow onion , finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro , chopped
  • 2 limes , cut into thin wedges

Instructions

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  1. Season the chicken breasts with chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, black pepper and chili powder, turning to coat.
  2. Add the chicken to a large heavy skillet on high heat with 2 tablespoons of oil.
  3. Cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side.
  4. Remove the chicken and allow it to rest before chopping it into small pieces.
  5. While the chicken is resting, add the onions in a large skillet with the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil until they are translucent over medium high heat.
  6. Add the garlic and cook until just fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  7. Increase to high heat and add the chopped chicken back to the pan to crisp up the edges.
  8. Add 2 tablespoons of cooked chicken to two layered warmed corn tortillas.
  9. Top with onions and cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Information

Calories 237kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.04g Cholesterol 36mg (12%) Sodium 102mg (4%) Potassium 392mg (11%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 543IU (11%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 67mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 237

% Daily Value*

Calories 237kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.04g 2%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 102mg 4%
Potassium 392mg 8%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 543IU 11%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 67mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

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