Description
Chicken Street Tacos deliver a burst of vibrant flavors, transporting you to the lively streets of Mexico with each mouthful. Juicy, marinated chicken is nestled in warm corn tortillas, topped with fresh cilantro, zesty lime, and a creamy sauce. This dish is perfect for casual dinners or festive gatherings, and it?s incredibly easy to make and customize based on your preferences. Impress your friends and family with your cooking skills using this quick and delicious recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 8 corn tortillas
- ? cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp hot sauce
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, salt, pepper, and cilantro. Add chicken breasts and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165?F (75?C).
- Shred the chicken: Allow cooked chicken to rest for a few minutes before shredding using two forks.
- Warm tortillas: Heat tortillas in another skillet or microwave until pliable.
- Assemble tacos: Layer shredded chicken on each tortilla. Top with cilantro and drizzle with sour cream mixed with hot sauce.
- Serve immediately with an extra squeeze of lime.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Saut?ing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approximately 110g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 65mg