Southwest Chicken
Street Tacos
One of the best taco recipes out there! Chicken thighs are soaked in a bright well-seasoned marinade and grilled to perfection (you'll be fighting over those little charred crispy pieces).
These chicken street tacos are so flavorful and so easy to make. I frequently serve these chicken tacos to guests and they always get compliments!!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs trimmed boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, or apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed, or 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Orange juice or pineapple juice
For serving
- 12 mini corn taco shells, warmed (double up if desired)
- 1 large avocado,* cored and sliced
- 1 small red or yellow onion, chopped
- 3 Tbsp chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
Add chicken to a gallon size resealable bag. In a small bowl whisk together lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin chili powder, cilantro, salt and black pepper.
- Pour mixture over chicken in bag then seal bag while releasing an trapped air. Rub marinade over chicken. Transfer to refrigerator and allow to marinate at least 1 hour and up to 6 hours
GRILL: Preheat a GRILL over medium-high heat (it should come to 425 - 450 degrees). Remove chicken from marinade and grill until chicken has cooked through , turning once halfway through grilling, about 5 - 6 minutes per side (thickest center should register 165 and thighs should be slightly charred)
- BAKE: You can BAKE the chicken instead of grilling. Bake at 425ºF for 30 minutes on a sheet pan (or until cooked through and crisp on the edges).
- Transfer to a plate, cover with foil and let rest 5 minutes
Dice grilled chicken into cubes. Add orange juice or pineapple juice to the chicken to taste
Sprinkle chicken over 1 or 2 tortillas per taco then add an avocado slice, diced chicken, onions and cilantro.
- Serve warm, spritzing each taco with lime juice and drizzling with hot sauce.
Recipe Notes
- *Try homemade guacamole for another delicious option.
- Stick with chicken thighs for best results. They're more tender and juicier, they brown better and they have better flavor.
- Recipe source: Cooking Classy
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