Description
Discover the ultimate Chicken Street Tacos recipe, perfect for a quick, flavorful, and family-friendly Mexican dinner! These delicious tacos feature seasoned chicken, fresh toppings, and soft tortillas, making them an ideal choice for busy weeknights or a fun meal at home. Easy to customize and healthy options available, these tacos bring authentic Mexican flavor to your dining table in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Small corn or flour tortillas
- Fresh toppings: diced tomatoes, chopped onions, shredded lettuce, grated cheese, sour cream, and fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Start by thinly slicing the chicken into strips or chunks for quick cooking. Mix chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and rub evenly onto the chicken.
- Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken and cook until fully done, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- While chicken cooks, warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
- Lay the warmed tortillas on a plate. Spoon cooked chicken onto each tortilla. Top with diced tomatoes, onions, shredded lettuce, cheese, and sour cream. Finish with a squeeze of lime juice.
Notes
- Leftover cooked chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat chicken in a skillet or microwave before assembling tacos.
- For a healthier, carb-free option, serve the seasoned chicken as a filling for lettuce wraps instead of tortillas.
- Customize toppings with sliced jalapeños, avocado slices, or hot sauce for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg