Description
Delicious grilled chicken street tacos that come together in about 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 24 white corn tortillas
- 2 cups pico de gallo
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 6 lime wedges
- Guacamole (optional)
- Sour cream (optional)
- Pickled red onion (optional)
- Hot sauce (optional)
- 4 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1.5 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 tablespoons chipotle chili powder
- 2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine all marinade ingredients, orange juice, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, garlic, chipotle chili powder, oregano, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Toss in the chicken, coating it well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grease the grill grates with a paper towel dipped in oil. Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it on the grill. Cook each side for about 4-5 minutes or until the thickest part reaches 165°F. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before chopping it into small bite-sized pieces.
- Assemble the Tacos: Warm the tortillas on the grill or in a skillet for about 30 seconds on each side until they’re soft and pliable. Layer two tortillas together, top with the chopped chicken, pico de gallo, cilantro, and any optional toppings you like. Squeeze a lime wedge over the top for freshness and serve with extra lime wedges on the side.
Notes
Customize the toppings to your preference, adding roasted veggies or using flour tortillas instead of corn.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg