Name: Chicken Street Tacos
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (For juicy tacos); 3 tablespoons lime juice (Adds brightness and tenderizes chicken); 1 tablespoon neutral oil (Used for cooking); 1 teaspoon chili powder (For seasoning); 1 teaspoon cumin (For seasoning); 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (For seasoning); 1 teaspoon garlic powder (For seasoning); 1 teaspoon onion powder (For seasoning); 1 teaspoon salt (For seasoning); 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar (To balance spices); 1 teaspoon chipotle powder or minced jalapeño (For heat); 8 tortillas corn or flour tortillas (For serving); 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup chopped cilantro; 2 limes fresh lime wedges (For squeezing); optional crema (For topping); optional salsa verde (For topping); optional quick slaw (For topping); optional crumbled cotija (For topping)

Description

Quick and flavorful Chicken Street Tacos marinated for deep taste, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (For juicy tacos)
3 tablespoons lime juice (Adds brightness and tenderizes chicken)
1 tablespoon neutral oil (Used for cooking)
1 teaspoon chili powder (For seasoning)
1 teaspoon cumin (For seasoning)
1 teaspoon smoked paprika (For seasoning)
1 teaspoon garlic powder (For seasoning)
1 teaspoon onion powder (For seasoning)
1 teaspoon salt (For seasoning)
1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar (To balance spices)
1 teaspoon chipotle powder or minced jalapeño (For heat)
8 tortillas corn or flour tortillas (For serving)

Toppings

1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped cilantro
2 limes fresh lime wedges (For squeezing)
optional crema (For topping)
optional salsa verde (For topping)
optional quick slaw (For topping)
optional crumbled cotija (For topping)

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Instructions

Preparation

Marinate the chicken with lime juice, oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and honey for 20 to 45 minutes.
Set out your toppings and warm a cast iron skillet or heavy pan over medium high heat.

Cooking

Sear the chicken in a thin sheen of oil without crowding the pan.
Let it sit for a minute to build browning before flipping. Cook until the center is no longer pink.
Move the chicken to a cutting board and let rest for a few minutes before chopping.

Tortilla Preparation

Char the tortillas using the same pan or a gas burner for a few seconds per side.

Assembly

Fill each tortilla with chopped chicken and top with onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
Add optional toppings like salsa, crema, or cotija if desired.
Serve immediately while the tortillas are warm.

Notes

For a crispy texture, consider using tortillas heated over a gas flame. Optional ingredients can be swapped based on personal preference.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican