Description
Capture the joy and flavor of authentic Mexican street tacos with this easy chicken recipe, bursting with fresh ingredients and customizable toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs boneless (skinless chicken thighs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 3 tbsp Chicken Taco Seasoning
- 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
- ½ red onion (sliced)
- 1 jalapeño (sliced)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Cilantro Lime Crema (½ cup sour cream mixed with lime juice and cilantro)
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, and Chicken Taco Seasoning. Place the chicken thighs into the bowl and toss until well coated. Cover and let marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 24 hours in the fridge for optimal flavor.
- Preheat the Grill: Get your grill nice and hot at medium-high heat while the chicken marinates.
- Cook the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting excess marinade drip off, and place it directly on the grill. Cook for 4-6 minutes on each side, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Rest and Slice: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for about 5 minutes. Slice the chicken into strips.
- Warm the Tortillas: While the chicken rests, warm the tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds on each side or wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave for 10-15 seconds.
- Assemble the Tacos: On each tortilla, layer the sliced chicken, followed by lettuce, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and drizzle with Cilantro Lime Crema. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Customize the tacos with your preferred toppings. Great for meal prep and gatherings!
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken tacos, street tacos, Mexican cuisine, comfort food, easy recipe
