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chicken street tacos recipe juicy flavorful easy to make
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 tacos 1x
- Diet: General
Description
These Chicken Street Tacos feature tender chicken thighs marinated in a vibrant spice blend, topped with a sweet pineapple salsa and a smoky chipotle lime crema. A delicious and authentic Mexican-inspired meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 500 g (1.1 lb) boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 tsp (5 g) ground cumin
- 1 tsp (5 g) smoked paprika
- ½ tsp (2.5 g) garlic powder
- ½ tsp (2.5 g) onion powder
- ½ tsp (2.5 g) salt
- ¼ tsp (1.25 g) black pepper
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) lime juice
- 8 small corn tortillas (≈6 in / 15 cm)
- 120 ml (½ cup) mayonnaise (halal-certified)
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) sour cream
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo, minced (or 1 tsp chipotle powder)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) lime juice (for crema)
- 1 tsp (5 g) honey
- Pinch of salt (for crema)
- ½ cup (75 g) fresh pineapple, diced
- ¼ cup (40 g) red bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) red onion, minced
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp (5 ml) lime juice (for salsa)
- Pinch of salt (for salsa)
- Fresh cilantro leaves, torn, for garnish
- 2 lime wedges, for serving
- Optional: thin radish slices, for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: Combine olive oil, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Coat chicken and marinate for 15-30 minutes.
- Make Chipotle Lime Crema: Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, chipotle pepper, lime juice, honey, and salt. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Prepare Pineapple Salsa: Combine pineapple, bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Cook Chicken: Sear marinated chicken over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side, until cooked through. Rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Warm Tortillas: Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or oven until pliable.
- Assemble Tacos: Fill tortillas with sliced chicken, salsa, and crema. Garnish with cilantro.
- Plate & Garnish: Arrange tacos and drizzle with crema. Garnish with pineapple, cilantro, and radish slices (optional). Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
For best results, use high-quality corn tortillas and fresh ingredients. Marinating the chicken longer enhances the flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Mexican
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg