Chicken street tacos
Chicken street tacos bring together comfort and texture in every bite, featuring tender, seasoned chicken, fresh herbs, zesty lime, and a touch of heat, all wrapped in warm corn tortillas.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumi
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup pico de gallo or fresh salsa
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Add the chicken, turning to coat well. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Prepare toppings by chopping cilantro, slicing avocado, and setting out lettuce and pico de gallo.
- Preheat grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until it reaches 165°F and has grill marks.
- Remove chicken from grill, let rest for a few minutes, then slice into strips or cubes.
- Heat corn tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds on each side.
- Assemble tacos with chicken, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, chopped cilantro, and sliced avocado.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice on top and serve immediately.
Notes
To save time, marinate chicken ahead of time. You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts for more flavor. For a gluten-free option, swap corn tortillas for gluten-free wraps.