Description
Chicken street tacos are a delightful blend of tender, marinated chicken nestled in warm tortillas, topped with fresh cilantro and zesty lime. These flavorful tacos capture the essence of authentic Mexican street food and are perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. Easy to prepare and customize, they are sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for topping
- Lime wedges for serving
- 1 cup diced red onion
Instructions
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken breasts in the mixture.
- Grill or pan-cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165?F (74?C). Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Shred the chicken using two forks.
- Warm tortillas on the grill or in the microwave for about 10 seconds.
- Assemble tacos by placing shredded chicken in each tortilla and topping with diced red onion and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Pan-cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approximately 115g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg