Easy Chicken Street Tacos for a Quick Meal
These quick and flavorful chicken street tacos come together in minutes with a simple spice rub, juicy seared chicken, and classic onion-cilantro topping. Perfect for busy weeknights.
Rate This Yum
Pin This Recipe For Later!
Share The Yum On Facebook
Print
Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 8 piece corn tortillas (street size)
- 0.5 cup white onion, finely diced
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.25 cup salsa or hot sauce optional
- 0.25 cup cotija cheese, crumbled optional
- 1 piece lime cut into wedges
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Pat chicken dry. In a bowl, mix chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, olive oil, and lime juice. Add chicken and toss to coat.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Rest 2 minutes, then chop into bite-size pieces.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or over low open flame until pliable and lightly charred.
- Assemble tacos: fill tortillas with chopped chicken and top with diced onion, cilantro, salsa, and cotija.
- Finish with a squeeze of lime and serve immediately.
Notes
Substitute chicken breasts if preferred (cook time may vary). For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the spice mixture for up to 30 minutes. Warm tortillas just before serving for the best texture.