Chicken Street Tacos Recipe
These chicken street tacos are a delicious and quick meal with vibrant flavors that transport you straight to Mexico. Perfect for Taco Tuesdays or any day!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Chicken breast
- Lime juice
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Cumin
- Paprika
- Salt and pepper
- Corn tortillas
- Cilantro bunch
- Onion
- Cotija cheese
- Lime
Instructions
Steps
- In a mixing bowl, combine lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts, ensuring even marinade coating. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for 7-8 minutes per side until fully cooked and browned. Leave to rest.
- Prepare toppings: chop cilantro, dice onion, and crumble cotija cheese. Slice limes into wedges.
- Thinly slice chicken. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet. Fill tortillas with chicken slices, cilantro, onion, cotija cheese, and a squeeze of lime.
Notes
For added flair, serve with salsas or hot sauce of choice. Always keep tacos components separate until ready to assemble to maintain freshness.