Quick and flavorful chicken street tacos made with citrus-marinated meat, fresh toppings, and warm corn tortillas for a bold, delicious bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
3 tbsp olive oil
Juice of 2 limes
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
12 corn tortillas
1/2 cup chopped white onion
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Lime wedges
Optional: cotija cheese, avocado, salsa, radish slices
Instructions
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Combine olive oil, lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
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Add chicken and coat evenly with marinade. Let sit 20 minutes to 2 hours.
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Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until done.
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Rest cooked chicken for 5 minutes, then chop into small pieces.
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Warm tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side.
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Assemble tacos with chicken, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and any extras.
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Serve immediately.