Quick and flavorful chicken street tacos with tender marinated meat, fresh toppings, and warm corn tortillas for a classic and satisfying taco experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
3 tbsp olive oil
Juice of 2 limes
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
12 corn tortillas
1/2 cup finely diced white onion
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Lime wedges for serving
Optional: cotija cheese, avocado, radish, salsa
Instructions
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Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
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Coat chicken with marinade and let rest for 20 minutes or up to 2 hours.
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Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until browned and fully cooked.
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Let chicken rest, then chop into small pieces.
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Warm tortillas in a skillet, 30 seconds per side.
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Fill tortillas with chicken and top with onion, cilantro, and lime. Add optional toppings as desired.
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Serve hot.