Description
A quick and authentic Mexican street-style taco recipe featuring juicy, spiced chicken, creamy guacamole, and zesty toppings in charred corn tortillas. Perfectly balanced smoky, tangy, and fresh flavors without pork or alcohol.
Ingredients
Boneless chicken thighs (2 lbs / 900g)
Corn tortillas (12)
Ripe avocados (3)
White onion (1)
Cilantro (1 bunch)
Limes (2)
Queso fresco (4 oz / 115g)
Chili powder (2 tsp)
Cumin (1 tsp)
Paprika (1 tsp)
Instructions
Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels
Mix chili powder, cumin, paprika, 1 tsp salt, and ½ tsp pepper
Coat chicken evenly, pressing spices into flesh
Let rest for 15 minutes minimum at room temperature
Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tbsp oil
Cook chicken 5-6 minutes per side until golden and crisp
Chop avocados and mix with 1 diced white onion, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, 1 tbsp lime juice, and salt to taste
Dice remaining onion and combine with torn cilantro, juice of 1 lime, and a pinch of salt for topping
Char tortillas directly in the hot pan
Assemble tacos by filling with chicken, guacamole, and toppings
Notes
For vegetarian version, use grilled tofu instead of chicken
Replace corn tortillas with flour tortillas if needed
Swap white onion with pickled red onion for extra tang
Use vegan cheese substitute for queso fresco if desired
Store leftover guacamole with plastic wrap pressed onto surface
Adjust spice levels by adding more or less chili powder
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Easy Chicken Recipes
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg