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Chicken Street Tacos

Finger-Lickin' Chicken Street Tacos You’ll Crave Every Week

Irresistible Chicken Street Tacos packed with bold flavors and textures, perfect for any dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Marination Time 15 minutes
Total Time 46 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Chicken Thighs Main protein source
  • 2 teaspoons Chili Powder Adjust to heat preference
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Can substitute with coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Use smoked for more flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Guacamole
  • 2 medium Ripe Avocados Use fresh for best results
  • 1 unit Lime Juiced
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
For the Tacos
  • 8 units Corn Tortillas Warm until pliable
  • 1 medium White Onion Finely diced
  • ½ cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped, optional
  • ½ cup Queso Fresco Or Cotija/Feta

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Medium Bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken thighs with chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. Make the Guacamole: Mash avocados with lime juice and salt until creamy yet chunky. Cover tightly.
  3. Prepare the Toppings: Finely dice onion, chop cilantro, and crumble queso fresco. Cut lime into wedges.
  4. Cook the Chicken: Heat skillet and cook marinated chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side until charred and cooked through.
  5. Warm the Tortillas: In a dry skillet, warm corn tortillas for 30 seconds per side until pliable and slightly charred.
  6. Assemble the Tacos: Slice chicken, then assemble tacos with chicken, guacamole, onion, cilantro, and queso fresco.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 24gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve immediately to enjoy fresh flavors. Customize with spicy toppings if desired.

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