Tangy Chicken Street Tacos for a Quick Family Feast
Bold citrus-kissed chicken grilled to perfection, served in warm tortillas with fresh lime, avocado, and cilantro. Ready in 50 minutes for a vibrant, family-friendly Mexican street food experience.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Total Time: 50
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: dinner
- Method: Grilling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Non-vegetarian
Ingredients
Chicken Breast (2, 6 oz each)
Mexican Tortillas (8 small)
Lime Juice (3 tbsp)
Avocado (1 large)
Cilantro, chopped (1/4 cup)
Chili Powder (1 tsp)
Olive Oil (1 tsp)
Honey (1/2 tsp, optional)
Instructions
Combine chicken, 2 tbsp lime juice, chili powder, and olive oil in a bowl. Marinate 15-30 minutes.
Preheat a skillet or grill. Lightly oil tortillas and toast 15-20 seconds per side.
Sear marinated chicken 5-7 minutes per side. Slice against the grain into 1/2″ strips.
Warm tortillas, fill with chicken slices, avocado slices, remaining lime juice, and cilantro.
Notes
For tender chicken, use a meat thermometer (165°F internal temp). Test tortillas for pliability. Add honey to balance lime acidity. Cilantro optional (use parsley instead). Rotisserie chicken works if fresh chicken is unavailable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 40mg