Go Back
–+ servings
Three delicious Chicken Street Tacos served on a white plate, topped generously with diced white onion and cilantro.

Chicken Street Tacos

This recipe recreates the vibrant street food experience of Latin America using simple ingredients. You can make these flavorful tacos for a quick weeknight meal or when you want to share bold tastes with friends and family.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 375
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

FOR THE ONION SALSA
  • 1 large white onion, finely diced
  • 1 jalapeño, minced (remove seeds and ribs for less heat)
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced
  • 1 handful cilantro, minced
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 1 lime, juiced
FOR THE CHICKEN STREET TACOS
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2.5 tablespoons street taco seasoning
  • olive oil spray, or avocado oil spray
  • 18 soft corn tortillas

Equipment

  • 22-inch Presto Ceramic Griddle
  • Sharp chefs knife
  • Large 12-inch skillet

Method
 

  1. Make the onion salsa: In a medium bowl, add onion, jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, salt, and lime juice.
  2. Toss the salsa ingredients to combine and set the bowl aside.
  3. Using a sharp chefs knife, finely mince the chicken and add it to a large bowl. This process takes about 25 to 30 minutes.
  4. Season the minced chicken with street taco seasoning and toss to combine evenly.
  5. Spray a large 12-inch skillet with olive oil or avocado oil spray and heat it over medium-high heat.
  6. Once the skillet is hot, add the seasoned chicken and spread it into an even layer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is no longer pink and fully cooked, which takes about 12 to 15 minutes. Season with salt to taste.
  7. While the chicken cooks, heat a large griddle on high and lightly spray it with olive or avocado oil spray.
  8. Gently warm and toast the corn tortillas on the hot griddle.
  9. Fill the warm tortillas with the street taco chicken and top with the onion salsa and any other toppings you want.

Nutrition

Calories: 375kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 36gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 741mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 220IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This recipe uses naturally gluten-free ingredients, making it suitable for those with celiac concerns, provided your tortillas and seasoning are certified gluten-free.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!