Description
These Taqueria-Style Chicken Tacos are bursting with flavor and perfect for a festive meal or a casual dinner. Marinated chicken thighs are grilled to perfection and wrapped in warm corn tortillas, then topped with fresh cilantro and onions for an authentic Mexican taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinated Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup orange juice
Additional Ingredients:
- 12 small corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup white onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, lime juice, and orange juice. Add chicken thighs and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through. Rest, then chop into small pieces.
- Prepare the Tortillas: Warm tortillas on a skillet or flame until pliable.
- Assemble Tacos: Fill tortillas with chicken, top with onion and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- For extra flavor, grill the chicken over charcoal.
- Add sliced radishes, avocado, or salsa verde as toppings.
- Chicken can be made ahead and reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes plus marinating time
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tacos
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
