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Mexican Chicken Tacos

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🌮 Enjoy the bold and authentic flavors of Mexican Chicken Street Tacos, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
🔥 These tacos feature juicy seasoned chicken with a fresh onion salsa that brings vibrant zest and spice.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 20 mini tacos

Ingredients

– 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs for juicy, tender protein

– 2 teaspoons chili powder for smoky heat

– 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (divided) for seasoning balance

– 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder to add savory notes

– 1/2 teaspoon onion powder for subtle depth

– 1/2 teaspoon cayenne for a touch of spice

– 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for cooking the chicken

– 1 1/2 cups diced yellow onion for the fresh onion salsa

– 1/2 packed cup diced cilantro to bring herbal brightness to the salsa

– 1 tablespoon diced jalapeño for a kick in the salsa

– Juice from one medium lime to add acidity to the salsa and for serving

– 20 mini corn tortillas as the base for tacos

– Lime wedges for squeezing on the side

Instructions

1-First, season the chicken thighs with 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, and 1/2 teaspoon of the kosher salt.

2-Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for about 8 minutes until it’s browned and fully cooked.

3-After cooking, let the chicken rest for 10 minutes, then chop it into bite-sized pieces for easy eating.

4-While the chicken rests, mix the onion salsa by combining 1 1/2 cups diced yellow onion, 1/2 packed cup diced cilantro, 1 tablespoon diced jalapeño, juice from one medium lime, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl.

5-Next, warm 20 mini corn tortillas by stacking two together and heating them on both sides in a skillet.

6-For the final assembly, top each pair of warmed tortillas with the chopped chicken and a spoonful of the onion salsa for a fresh contrast.

7-Serve your tacos right away with lime wedges on the side for an extra squeeze of flavor.

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Notes

🌶️ Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper and jalapeño to control the spiciness to your preference.
🌽 Warm the tortillas properly by stacking them and heating on both sides to make them more flexible and flavorful.
🍗 Use chicken thighs for juicier tacos, but chicken breast can be substituted if preferred.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Resting time for chicken: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing, assembling
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten-Free option

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 1 gram
  • Sodium: 300 mg
  • Fat: 6 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 grams
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
  • Trans Fat: 0 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 15 grams
  • Fiber: 2 grams
  • Protein: 12 grams
  • Cholesterol: 50 mg