Description
Tender, flavorful chicken marinated in a zesty blend of spices and grilled to perfection, served in soft tortillas with fresh toppings. These tacos capture the authentic taste of a taqueria, perfect for a casual meal or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Chicken Marinade:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- For the Tacos:
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium avocado, sliced
- 1 cup salsa (your favorite variety)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Optional Garnishes:
- Radishes, sliced
- Pickled jalapeños
- Crumbled queso fresco
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs to the marinade, mixing well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
- Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes. Slice the chicken into thin strips.
- Warm the tortillas on the grill or in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds per side until soft and pliable.
- Assemble the tacos by placing a few slices of grilled chicken on each tortilla. Top with chopped cilantro, onion, avocado slices, and salsa.
- Garnish with additional toppings like radishes, pickled jalapeños, or crumbled queso fresco. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
- Enjoy your taqueria-style chicken tacos!
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts if preferred, though thighs tend to be juicier and more flavorful.
- For a smoky flavor, consider adding a chipotle pepper in adobo sauce to the marinade.
- These tacos are customizable with your favorite toppings like diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, or a drizzle of sour cream.
- If you don’t have a grill, the chicken can be cooked in a skillet or on a stovetop grill pan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg