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High-angle shot of three chicken street tacos seasoned with dark red chili spices on a white plate. (Chicken Street Tacos)

Chicken Street Tacos: Authentic Grilled Flavor in Every Bite

These Chicken Street Tacos feature juicy, dark-red spiced chicken on charred yellow corn tortillas. Topped with crisp white onions and fresh cilantro, they deliver an authentic Mexican street food experience in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Taco Filling
  • 1.5 lbs Chicken Breast 680g, cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 2 tbsp Dark Chili Powder 15g
  • 1 tbsp Ground Cumin 6g
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder 3g
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder 3g
  • 1.5 tsp Kosher Salt 9g
  • 2 tbsp Avocado Oil 30ml, divided
Toppings & Tortillas
  • 12 small Yellow Corn Tortillas Lightly charred
  • 1 medium White Onion Finely diced
  • 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro Chopped
  • 2 whole Limes Cut into wedges

Equipment

  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet Essential for a deep sear.
  • 1 Chef's Knife For fine dicing of onions and cilantro.

Method
 

Prep and Season
  1. Whisk chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt in a bowl.
  2. Toss chicken chunks with 1 tbsp (15ml) oil and spices until completely coated.
Cook and Assemble
  1. Heat remaining oil in cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken for 8-10 minutes until dark red and cooked through.
  2. Toast yellow corn tortillas over an open gas flame for 15 seconds per side until lightly charred.
  3. Fill tortillas with chicken, top with onions and cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

Use a high-smoke point oil like avocado or grapeseed for the best sear.
Always toast corn tortillas to prevent them from breaking during eating.