Description
Flavor-packed street tacos with fresh toppings are a vibrant culinary delight that will transport your taste buds to the streets of Mexico. These tacos feature juicy marinated chicken, zesty pico de gallo, creamy avocado, and fresh cilantro, all wrapped in warm corn tortillas. Perfect for any occasion, they promise to create joyful moments and unforgettable memories around the dinner table. Enjoy this easy recipe and bring a fiesta of flavors into your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup pico de gallo
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, and lime juice. Add chicken thighs, coat well, and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Let rest before slicing.
- Prepare toppings: While chicken rests, chop cilantro and mix pico de gallo ingredients in a bowl.
- Warm tortillas: Heat corn tortillas on a skillet for about 30 seconds per side until pliable.
- Assemble tacos: Slice rested chicken and place on each tortilla. Top with pico de gallo, avocado slices, and cilantro.
- Add sauce: Drizzle sour cream generously over each taco before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 75mg