Description
These chicken street tacos deliver authentic Mexican street flavor with juicy grilled chicken, fresh cilantro, crisp onion, and a bright lime finish. Simple marinated chicken and quick‑grilled corn tortillas make a fast weeknight dinner that feels like a fiesta. Perfect for families, parties, or any casual gathering, this recipe is easy to scale and pairs well with classic sides. Serve with grilled corn, fresh salsa, and a chilled glass of sparkling grape juice for a complete celebration. Enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 8 corn tortillas
- diced onion
- cilantro
Instructions
- Combine olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken strips and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium‑high and grill chicken for 5‑7 minutes, turning halfway, until cooked through.
- Warm corn tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds per side.
- Assemble tacos with grilled chicken, diced onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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