Chicken Street Tacos Recipe
Delicious and authentic Chicken Street Tacos made with marinated cooked chicken, served on small corn tortillas, topped with fresh onions and cilantro, and accompanied by lime wedges for a burst of zesty flavor. These tacos are perfect for a quick and flavorful meal inspired by classic street food.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (if cooking chicken from raw; otherwise 5 minutes for assembly and warming tortillas)
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings (2 tacos per serving)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
For the Tacos
- 12 oz cooked marinated chicken (comes from about 1 lb raw chicken)
- 16 extra small corn tortillas (taqueira style) or 8 extra small flour tortillas (double up corn tortillas if using corn, single flour tortillas)
- ½ cup white onion, diced (about ¼ large onion)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, sliced into wedges for serving
- ⅓ cup chicken stock or water (for heating up corn tortillas only)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Ensure you have 12 oz of cooked, marinated chicken ready for the tacos. The chicken should be cooked through and marinated with your preferred flavors.
- Heat the tortillas: For corn tortillas, warm them by dipping briefly in warm chicken stock or water to keep them soft and pliable, then heat on a skillet or griddle until warm and slightly toasted. If using flour tortillas, warm them directly in a skillet or on a griddle until hot and flexible.
- Assemble the tacos: Lay out the warm tortillas and evenly distribute the cooked chicken on each. Top with finely diced white onions and fresh cilantro for a fresh, aromatic bite.
- Serve: Serve the tacos immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos to add a tangy brightness that complements the savory chicken and fresh toppings.
Notes
- The marinated chicken adds deep flavor; feel free to use your favorite marinade recipe.
- Extra small corn tortillas are traditional, but flour tortillas can be used doubled for sturdiness.
- Warming corn tortillas with chicken stock adds extra flavor and moisture without making them soggy.
- Adjust onion and cilantro amounts based on your preference for topping quantities.
- Serve with additional hot sauce or salsa if desired for added heat and flavor.
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