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Best Chicken Street Tacos

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Transform your weeknight dinners with these flavorful chicken street tacos, featuring juicy chicken marinated in citrus and spices, wrapped in warm corn tortillas and topped with fresh ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • 4 cloves fresh minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1/2 cup diced white onion
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Lime wedges for serving
  • Salsa verde or preferred salsa
  • Sliced radishes (optional)
  • Crumbled cotija cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: Trim any excess fat from the chicken thighs and cut them into bite-sized pieces, approximately ½-inch to ¾-inch cubes.
  2. Mix the marinade: In a medium bowl, combine lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to incorporate all flavors.
  3. Marinate: Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, ideally 2–4 hours, or overnight.
  4. Prepare toppings: Dice the white onion, chop the cilantro, and cut the limes into wedges.
  5. Preheat skillet: Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add a tablespoon of oil.
  6. Cook in batches: Remove chicken from marinade and cook in the skillet for 3–5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
  7. Rest: Transfer the chicken to a plate and tent with foil. Let it rest.
  8. Warm the tortillas: Heat tortillas on a hot surface for about 20–30 seconds per side until pliable.
  9. Assemble tacos: Spoon chicken onto tortillas, sprinkle with onion and cilantro, add lime juice and salsa. Serve immediately.

Notes

For maximum flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Consider adding sliced radishes for extra crunch.

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