Chicken Street Tacos

Bring Taco Tuesday home with these flavorful chicken street tacos made with citrus-marinated chicken, warm corn tortillas, and a fresh homemade salsa verde.

INGREDIENTS

3-4 Tacos per Portons (Smaller Street Tacos)

For the Citrus-Marinated Chicken
1½ lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
Juice of 1 lime
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tbsp olive or avocado oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper

For the Green Salsa
6 tomatillos, husks removed and rinsed
1 jalapeño, stem removed
½ small white onion
2 garlic cloves
½ cup fresh cilantro
Juice of 1 lime
½ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste

For the Tacos
8–12 small corn tortillas
½ small white onion, finely diced
½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Fresh lime wedges

INSTRUCTIONS

Marinate the Chicken
1. Combine the lime juice, lemon juice, oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken and toss until well coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 4 hours.

Prepare the Green Salsa
2. Place the tomatillos, jalapeño, onion, and garlic on a sheet pan. Broil for 5–8 minutes, turning as needed, until softened and lightly charred.

Blend the Salsa
3. Transfer the roasted vegetables to a blender or food processor. Add cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Blend until mostly smooth but still slightly textured. Taste and adjust the salt or lime as needed.

Cook the Chicken
4. Heat a grill, grill pan, or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook for about 5–7 minutes per side, until nicely charred and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Rest & Chop
5. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then chop into small pieces. Return it to the hot skillet for 1–2 minutes if you want slightly crispy, charred edges.

Warm the Tortillas
6. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet for about 20–30 seconds per side, until soft and lightly charred. Or over gas lame to get a bit charred.


Assemble the Tacos
7. Fill each tortilla with chopped chicken and top with diced white onion, cilantro, and plenty of green salsa. Serve with fresh lime.