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Street Style Chicken Tacos

Juicy chicken, warm corn tortillas, and fresh lime come together in these easy street style tacos. They are bold, bright, and full of flavor. Perfect for busy nights when you want a fast dinner everyone will love.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs diced small
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
For Serving
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 0.5 cup white onion diced
  • 0.5 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

  1. Place the diced chicken thighs in a bowl. Add olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Squeeze in the fresh lime juice and mix until evenly coated. Cover and let rest for 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat with a light drizzle of oil. Spread the seasoned chicken in a single layer and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and fully cooked through.
  3. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds per side until soft and pliable.
  4. Spoon the cooked chicken into the warm tortillas. Top with diced onion and chopped cilantro. Add an extra squeeze of lime and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, season the chicken earlier in the day and refrigerate until ready to cook. Leftover chicken can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days and reheated gently in a skillet. Add avocado, shredded cabbage, or serve over rice for easy variations.