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Ultimate Chicken Street Tacos

These chicken street tacos are bursting with flavor, featuring marinated chicken thighs, fresh toppings, and warm corn tortillas. Perfect for a quick and delicious meal, these tacos are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Get ready to experience authentic street taco perfection!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 16
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into ½-inch cubes
  • ¼ cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 16 small corn tortillas street taco size – about 4-5 inches
  • Olive oil or cooking spray for warming
  • 1 small white onion, finely chopped
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 limes, cut into wedges
  • Salsa of your choice
  • Optional: diced avocado
  • Optional: crumbled cotija cheese
  • Optional: pickled onions

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • whisk
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • large skillet
  • spatula
  • Tortilla warmer or clean kitchen towel

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add chicken and toss to coat evenly.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
  4. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side, or until softened and slightly pliable. Alternatively, lightly spray each tortilla with olive oil and warm in a microwave for 15-20 seconds.
  5. Keep tortillas warm in a tortilla warmer or wrapped in a clean kitchen towel.
  6. Prepare all toppings and set aside. Diced onion and cilantro are essential. Lime wedges are a must for squeezing over the finished tacos.
  7. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  8. Add the marinated chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  9. To assemble, place a spoonful of chicken onto a warm tortilla.
  10. Top with chopped onion, cilantro, salsa, and a squeeze of lime juice.
  11. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for the full 4 hours. Store leftover chicken and toppings separately in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat the chicken in a skillet or microwave before assembling the tacos. You can use different types of salsa to customize the flavor of your tacos. For a spicier taco, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the marinade.