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Chicken Street Tacos: Discover the Ultimate Recipe Today!


  • Author: Christina R. Jones
  • Total Time: 45 minutes (plus marinating time)
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A delicious and easy recipe for chicken street tacos, featuring marinated chicken, fresh toppings, and warm corn tortillas.


Ingredients

  • 🍗 Chicken breast – 500 grams (about 1 pound), boneless and skinless.
  • 🌽 Corn tortillas – 8 small.
  • 🧅 Onion – 1 medium, finely chopped.
  • 🌿 Cilantro – 1/2 cup, chopped.
  • 🍋 Lime – 2, juiced (plus extra wedges for serving).
  • 🥑 Avocado – 1, sliced.
  • 🍅 Salsa – 1 cup (your choice of mild or spicy).
  • 🧂 Salt – to taste.
  • 🧄 Garlic powder – 1 teaspoon (optional).
  • 🛢️ Olive oil – 1 tablespoon (for cooking).

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken with lime juice, salt, and garlic powder for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook the marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
  3. Prepare toppings by chopping onion, cilantro, and slicing avocado.
  4. Warm corn tortillas in a skillet for about 30 seconds on each side.
  5. Assemble the tacos with chicken, onions, cilantro, and avocado, then serve with lime juice.

Notes

  • Feel free to customize toppings to your liking.
  • Marinating the chicken longer enhances flavor.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked to 165°F (75°C).
  • Warm tortillas for better texture and flavor.
  • Serve with lime wedges for added brightness.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus marinating time)
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: chicken street tacos, Mexican recipe, easy tacos, street food