Description
Chicken Street Tacos are a beloved street food staple that brings the sizzling flavors of Mexico right to your kitchen! Filled with perfectly seasoned chicken, vibrant vegetables, and fresh garnishes, this easy recipe is incredibly flavorful and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onions and bell peppers, and sauté until fragrant and soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken thighs, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 6-8 minutes on each side until fully cooked and charred.
- Remove chicken and let it rest before slicing into thin strips. Warm the corn tortillas in a separate pan for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Assemble the tacos with chicken, topped with diced tomatoes and fresh cilantro. Finish with diced avocado and a squeeze of lime.
- Serve the tacos on a platter with salsa and lime wedges for extra flavor.
Notes
- Store leftover chicken and toppings separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
- Chicken lasts for 3-4 days, tortillas are best eaten fresh.
- Recommended sides include Spanish rice, refried beans, or corn salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 300 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg