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Authentic Grilled Chicken Street Tacos Recipe

Authentic Grilled Chicken Tacos

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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs Boneless skinless chicken breast Or thighs
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil Extra virgin
  • 2 tbsp Lime juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp Chili powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin Ground
  • 1 tsp Salt Kosher
  • 12 count Corn tortillas Small street-taco size
  • 1 cup Guacamole Fresh
  • 0.5 cup White onion Diced
  • 0.5 cup Red onion Diced
  • 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro Chopped
  • 0.5 cup Crumbled cheese Cotija or Queso Fresco

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Add chicken and marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
  • Remove chicken from grill, let it rest for 5 minutes, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
  • Warm the corn tortillas on the grill or a skillet for 30 seconds per side.
  • Assemble the tacos: place chopped chicken in tortillas, top with guacamole, diced white and red onions, fresh cilantro, and crumbled cheese. Serve immediately.