Description
These Taqueria-Style Chicken Tacos are a delicious and flavorful take on traditional street tacos. Juicy marinated chicken thighs are grilled to perfection, then stuffed into warm corn tortillas and topped with fresh cilantro and onion. Serve with lime wedges for an authentic touch!
Ingredients
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Marinated Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- juice of 1 lime
Additional Ingredients:
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, toss the chicken thighs with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5 to 7 minutes per side until cooked through and charred. Rest for 5 minutes, then chop into pieces.
- Prepare the Tacos: Warm tortillas on a skillet. Fill each with chicken, top with onion and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Enhance with salsa verde, guacamole, or queso fresco.
- Chicken thighs are recommended for juicier meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
