Description
These authentic chicken street tacos feature tender, chili-marinated grilled chicken breast served on warm, earthy corn tortillas. Perfectly accented with fresh cilantro, crisp white onion, and a zesty squeeze of lime, this traditional Mexican dish delivers a bold, satisfying street-style experience in every handheld bite. Ideal for a quick, flavorful dinner that highlights the beauty of simple, high-quality ingredients.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast, sliced into thin strips
8 large corn tortillas
1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped
1 cup white onion, diced extremely small
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp mild chili powder
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
Combine olive oil, chili powder, and lime juice in a large glass bowl.
Add thin chicken strips into the marinade and coat thoroughly.
Allow the chicken to marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes.
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until slightly smoking.
Sear the chicken in the hot pan without overcrowding, cooking for 3 minutes per side until charred.
Remove chicken from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Warm dry corn tortillas in a separate skillet for 30 seconds per side.
Assemble tacos by placing chicken on warm tortillas and topping with fresh cilantro and onion.
Notes
Use high-quality heirloom corn tortillas for the most authentic flavor and texture. Ensure the skillet is properly preheated to achieve the characteristic charred crust on the chicken.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Baking
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg