Scrumptious Chicken Street Tacos
Experience the vibrant flavors of Mexico with these scrumptious chicken street tacos! Juicy marinated chicken is grilled to perfection and topped with fresh vegetables, zesty lime, and your choice of creamy or spicy condiments. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these tacos are quick to prepare and utterly delicious. Customize them with your favorite toppings for a personalized culinary experience that’s sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup sour cream or crema (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the diced chicken in taco seasoning and lime juice for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat or preheat a grill. Cook the marinated chicken until golden brown and fully cooked (about 7-10 minutes).
- Warm corn tortillas in another skillet or on the grill until pliable.
- Assemble tacos by placing cooked chicken onto each tortilla.
- Top with onions, tomatoes, cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream or crema as desired.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over each taco before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg