Description
Chicken Street Tacos are a vibrant and delicious way to celebrate any occasion. Bursting with flavor from marinated chicken and topped with fresh ingredients, these tacos transform a simple meal into a festive experience. Perfect for taco night or casual gatherings, this recipe will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 2 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- Juice of 2 limes (about 4 tbsp)
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup diced onions
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, cumin powder, chili powder, and lime juice. Add chicken breasts and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Grill the chicken: Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- 3. Rest and chop: Remove from heat and let the chicken rest for five minutes before dicing into small pieces.
- 4. Warm tortillas: In a skillet, warm corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until soft.
- 5. Assemble tacos: Fill each tortilla with diced chicken, then top with diced onions, cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For extra spice, add jalapeños to the marinade. Swap chicken for beef or shrimp for different flavors. Prepare toppings ahead of time for quick assembly.