Chicken Street Tacos
Chicken Street Tacos are a great Mexican dinner idea for taco night! Made with chicken thighs in a citrus spice marinade and grilled or baked. Gluten free.
Servings: 18 tacos (12 stuffed, 24 skinny)
Calories: 122kcal
Equipment
- Knife
- Measuring spoons
- Measuring Cups
- Grill or grill pan
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts if preferred
- ⅓ cup orange juice
- 2 ½ Tablespoons fresh lime juice approximately 2 limes
- 2 Tablespoons chipotle in adobo (peppers chopped and mixed with the sauce)
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 18 corn tortillas
- toppings as desired
- sides as desired
Instructions
- Make the marinade by mixing all ingredients together in a large bowl.⅓ cup orange juice, 2 ½ Tablespoons fresh lime juice, 2 Tablespoons chipotle in adobo, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Add the chicken and toss to coat.2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- Cover and marinate the chicken at least one hour, ideally overnight.
Grilling Instructions
- Preheat your grill over medium heat (approximately 350℉). Rub with oil to coat the grates.
- When hot, add the chicken. Cook for approximately 4-5 minutes per side until juices run clear, the chicken is cooked through, and has an internal temperature of 175℉.
Baking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉.
- Bake the chicken in a dish for 30 minutes until juices run clear, the chicken is cooked through, and has an internal temperature of 175℉.
Assembly
- When the chicken is done, let it rest.
- Warm your tortillas in a large skillet over medium heat. Let them get a little brown (this is flavor!). As the tortillas are warmed, put them inside a clean dish towel to keep them warm.
- When ready to serve, chop (traditional) or shred the chicken.
- Place approximately
- Serve with your favorite toppings and sides.
Notes
The quantity of tacos will vary greatly with how stuffed with meat you want them to be and your tortilla size. You can get anywhere from 6-12 tacos per pound of meat.
Nutrition
Serving: 1taco (without toppings or sides) | Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 251mg | Potassium: 191mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
