Description
Flavorful Chicken Street Tacos are a vibrant and delicious way to enjoy the tastes of Mexico at home. Juicy chicken marinated in zesty spices is grilled to perfection, then wrapped in warm tortillas and topped with fresh avocado, crunchy cabbage slaw, and zesty pico de gallo. Ideal for casual dinners or lively gatherings, these tacos promise to impress with their bold flavors and festive presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 2–3 limes)
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup pico de gallo
- 1 avocado, sliced
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix lime juice, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and olive oil. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and grill for about 6 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Rest and slice: Let the grilled chicken rest for five minutes before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
- Assemble tacos: Warm tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds on each side. Fill with sliced chicken, cabbage slaw, and pico de gallo.
- Add toppings: Top with avocado slices as desired.
- Serve: Plate the tacos and enjoy with friends or family.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg