Grilled Chicken Street Tacos
Grilled Chicken Street Tacos are a delicious and vibrant dish perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a casual weeknight dinner or a lively gathering with friends. This recipe highlights tender chicken thighs marinated in a zesty blend of lime juice, garlic, and spices, grilled to juicy perfection. Each taco is topped with fresh ingredients like avocado and cilantro, creating a flavor explosion that keeps you coming back for more. With minimal prep time and customizable toppings, these tacos are sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
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
- Fresh cilantro
- 12 mini corn taco shells, warmed
- 1 large avocado, cored and sliced
- 1 small red or yellow onion, chopped
- 3 Tbsp chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a gallon-size resealable bag, combine chicken thighs and marinade ingredients (lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, ancho chili powder, cilantro, salt, and pepper). Seal and marinate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (425 – 450 degrees).
- Grill the marinated chicken for about 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing into cubes.
- Assemble tacos by placing diced chicken in warmed corn taco shells and topping with avocado slices, chopped onions, and additional cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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