Description
Mexican street tacos burst with zesty chicken flavor, promising a culinary journey through authentic street food traditions. Crisp tortillas, tender marinated meat, and fresh toppings create an irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Tortillas and Toppings:
- 8–12 corn or flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 2–3 lime wedges
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Ignite the grill or grill pan to medium heat, coating chicken breasts thoroughly with zesty taco seasoning across both surfaces.
- Char the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F, then allow meat to rest and settle.
- Dice the grilled chicken into uniform bite-sized morsels for easy taco assembly.
- Gently toast tortillas in a skillet over low temperature, warming each side approximately one minute until soft and pliable.
- Construct each taco by positioning chopped chicken as the foundational layer, sprinkling fresh cilantro for vibrant herbal notes.
- Enhance flavor profile by adding a refreshing lime juice squeeze across the taco’s surface.
- Complete the preparation by drizzling a creamy sour cream or tangy Greek yogurt over the assembled tacos, creating a smooth finishing touch.
Notes
- Spice Flexibility: Adjust the taco seasoning intensity based on personal heat preference by mixing store-bought blend with mild spices for a customized flavor profile.
- Protein Alternatives: Swap chicken with grilled tofu, shredded jackfruit, or lean turkey for diverse dietary needs while maintaining the classic street taco experience.
- Moisture Management: Let chicken rest after grilling to retain juices, preventing dry meat and ensuring each bite remains tender and flavorful.
- Quick Meal Prep: Marinate chicken overnight in seasoning for deeper flavor penetration and faster cooking time during weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 34
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg