Grilled Chicken Street Tacos
Grilled Chicken Street Tacos are a delicious and vibrant dish that combines marinated chicken thighs with fresh toppings for a mouthwatering experience. Perfect for any gathering, these tacos are quick to make and bursting with flavor. The chicken is infused with a zesty marinade of lime juice and spices, then grilled to perfection, giving it a delightful charred taste. Paired with creamy avocado, crunchy onions, and bright cilantro, each bite is a celebration of bold flavors that your guests will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 (8 tacos) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 1/2 tsp ancho chili powder
- Corn taco shells
- Avocado, diced onion, and fresh cilantro for toppings
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, ancho chili powder, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a resealable bag for at least one hour.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (425°F – 450°F).
- Grill the marinated chicken for 5–6 minutes on each side until cooked through (internal temp of 165°F). Let it rest before dicing.
- Assemble tacos by placing grilled chicken in warmed taco shells and topping with avocado, onion, and cilantro.
- Serve warm with lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Find it online: https://bitejoykitchen.com/grilled-chicken-street-tacos/