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Authentic Mexican Chicken Street Tacos with Fresh Guacamole and Crumbled Cheese

Authentic Mexican Chicken Street Tacos with Fresh Guacamole Bliss

Discover the vibrant flavors of Authentic Mexican Chicken Street Tacos with Fresh Guacamole and Crumbled Cheese, bringing street food into your kitchen.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marination Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs or breasts, increase marination time
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or any light cooking oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice fresh is best
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin or substitute with coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder substitute with cayenne pepper for more heat
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika smoked paprika enhances flavor
  • to taste Salt & Black Pepper adjust to your taste
  • 8 pieces Corn Tortillas or flour tortillas
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Queso Fresco or Cotija Cheese (crumbled) or feta
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro (chopped) omit if desired
For the Guacamole
  • 2 pieces Ripe Avocados fresh is crucial
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice use fresh
  • to taste Salt & Black Pepper adjust to preference
  • 1/4 cup Diced Red Onion or green onions
  • 1 piece Jalapeño (minced, seeded) omit for milder guacamole
  • 1 piece Tomato (diced) Roma tomatoes recommended

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • plastic wrap
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lime juice, ground cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create a flavorful marinade. Whisk together until well blended.
  2. Toss the boneless, skinless chicken thighs into the marinade, coating them evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, mash ripe avocados until smooth, then mix in lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Fold in diced red onion, minced jalapeño, chopped cilantro, and diced tomato into the guacamole mixture.
  5. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken thighs, searing for 6-8 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
  6. In a separate skillet, warm the corn tortillas over medium heat for about 20 seconds on each side.
  7. To assemble, place a portion of the cooked chicken in each tortilla. Top with a spoonful of guacamole and crumbled cheese.
  8. Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 16gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Perfect marination takes at least 30 minutes. Serve immediately for best experience.

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