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Three delicious Chicken Street Tacos topped with diced white onion and fresh cilantro, served with lime wedges.

Chicken Street Tacos

Make these chicken street tacos at home for a flavorful meal. This recipe uses simple ingredients to recreate the taste of street food.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 375
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

FOR THE ONION SALSA
  • 1 large white onion, finely diced
  • 1 jalapeño, minced (remove seeds and ribs for less heat)
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced
  • 1 handful cilantro, minced
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 1 lime, juiced
FOR THE CHICKEN STREET TACOS
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2.5 tablespoons street taco seasoning
  • olive oil spray, or avocado oil spray
  • 18 soft corn tortillas

Equipment

  • 22-inch Presto Ceramic Griddle
  • Chef's knife
  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, add onion, jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, salt and lime juice.
  2. Toss to combine and set off to the side.
  3. Using a sharp chefs knife, finely mince the chicken and add to a large bowl. This takes about 25 to 30 minutes.
  4. Season the minced chicken with street taco seasoning and toss to combine.
  5. Spray a large 12-inch skillet with olive oil or avocado oil spray over medium-high heat.
  6. Once hot, add in the seasoned chicken and spread into an even layer. Cook, stirring occasionally until no longer pink and fully cooked, about 12 to 15 minutes. Season with salt to taste.
  7. Heat a large griddle on high and lightly spray with olive or avocado oil spray.
  8. Gently warm and toast the corn tortillas on the griddle.
  9. Fill the tortillas with the street taco chicken and top with the onion salsa and any other desired toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 375kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 36gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 741mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 220IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 4mg

Notes

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