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grilled chicken tacos

One of the best taco recipes out there! Chicken thighs are soaked in a bright, well seasoned marinade and grilled to perfection (you'll be fighting over those little charred crispy pieces). These chicken street tacos are so flavorful and so easy to make. I frequently serve these chicken tacos to guests and they always get compliments!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs trimmed
  • 0.25 cup fresh lime juice
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled and smashed
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1.5 tsp ancho chili powder
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.75 tsp freshly ground black pepper
For Taco Assembly
  • 12 mini corn taco shells warmed (double up if desired)
  • 1 large avocado cored and sliced
  • 1 small red or yellow onion chopped
  • 3 Tbsp chopped cilantro
  • lime wedges for serving (optional)

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Add chicken to a gallon size resealable bag. In a small bowl whisk together lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, cilantro, 1 tsp salt and 0.75 tsp pepper.
  2. Pour mixture over chicken in bag then seal bag while releasing any trapped air. Rub marinade over chicken. Transfer to refrigerator and allow to marinate at least 1 hour and up to 6 hours.
  3. Preheat a grill over medium-high heat (it should come to 425 - 450 degrees).
  4. Remove chicken from marinade and grill until chicken has cooked through, turning once halfway through grilling, about 5 - 6 minutes per side (thickest center should register 165 degrees F and thighs should be slightly charred).
  5. Transfer to a plate, cover with foil and let rest 5 minutes.
  6. Dice grilled chicken into cubes. Sprinkle chicken over 1 or 2 tortillas per taco then add an avocado slice, diced chicken, onions and cilantro.
  7. Serve warm, spritzing each taco with lime juice and drizzling with hot sauce.

Notes

These tacos are perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a casual gathering. Adjust spice level to your preference with additional chili powder or hot sauce.