Chicken Street Tacos

Serves 6

Prep Time: 10 Minutes (+1 hour for marinating time)

Cook Time: 20 Minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbs. trimmed chicken thighs (chicken breasts will also work for this recipe)
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ancho chili powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro diced
  • Additional sliced limes
  • Corn or flour tortillas, warmed

Instructions

Place chicken in a sealable plastic bag. Add lime juice, olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Place in the fridge for an hour. 

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove from bag and discard marinade. Place chicken on the grill and cook for 5-6 minutes per side. Remove chicken from the grill and allow it to rest for about 5 minutes.

While the chicken cools, mix the cilantro, onion, and squeeze of lime in a medium bowl. 

Chop the chicken into small pieces. Place chicken into tortillas. Top with onions and cilantro. Serve warm.