Description
Delicious and vibrant Chicken Street Tacos with marinated chicken, fresh veggies, and zesty lime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Chicken Breasts
- 6 Corn Tortillas
- 1 Onion, diced
- 1/2 cup Cilantro, chopped
- 1 Lime, juiced
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken breasts thoroughly with the marinade, then cover and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked, achieving a nice char.
- Rest before Slicing: Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Warm the Corn Tortillas: While the chicken rests, warm the tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Assemble the Tacos: Slice the grilled chicken into bite-sized pieces and place the chicken on the warmed tortillas. Sprinkle diced onion over the top.
- Garnish: Finish with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy every bite!
Notes
Marinate chicken overnight for maximum flavor. Customize with toppings like salsa or avocado.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: tacos, chicken, street food, Mexican cuisine, easy recipe