Description
Grilled Chicken Street Tacos are a flavorful delight that brings the vibrant taste of Mexico right to your table. Featuring marinated chicken thighs grilled to perfection, these tacos are bursting with zesty lime and spices, making them a hit at any gathering. With just 15 minutes of prep time, they’re easy to whip up for casual weeknight dinners or festive occasions. Customize each taco with your favorite toppings like creamy avocado, fresh cilantro, and crunchy onions for a personalized touch. Enjoy the charred goodness of the grilled chicken wrapped in warm corn tortillas for an unforgettable meal experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs 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
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 mini corn taco shells
- Fresh toppings: avocado, onion, cilantro
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in a mixture of lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper for at least one hour.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (425°F – 450°F).
- Grill the marinated chicken for about 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temp should reach 165°F).
- Let the chicken rest for five minutes before dicing it into cubes.
- Assemble the tacos by placing diced chicken in warmed tortillas and topping with avocado, onion, and cilantro.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approximately 90g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg