Description
Savor the smoky, citrusy, and earthy flavors of authentic Mexican street-style chicken tacos with this 30-minute recipe. Juicy grilled chicken thighs marinated in chipotle, orange, and warm spices, served in soft corn tortillas with vibrant toppings for a quick, crowd-pleasing meal.
Ingredients
1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
4 Tablespoons orange juice (fresh is best)
2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1½ Tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
1½ Tablespoons chipotle chili powder
2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano
2 teaspoons paprika
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
24 white corn tortillas
2 cups Pico de gallo (store-bought or homemade)
1 avocado, sliced
1 cup chopped cilantro
Juice of 1 lime
¼ cup diced red onion
¼ cup thinly sliced jalapeños
Instructions
Combine chicken thighs, orange juice, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, garlic, chipotle chili powder, oregano, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper in a resealable bag. Marinate for 15 minutes.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F/190°C). Remove chicken from marinade and discard excess.
Grill chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, or until fully cooked (165°F/74°C) and slightly charred.
Warm tortillas on the grill for 10-15 seconds per side.
Assemble tacos with pico de gallo, avocado, cilantro, red onion, jalapeños, and a squeeze of lime.
Notes
Use boneless skinless thighs for juiciness.
Marinate for a minimum of 15 minutes (up to 2 hours for deeper flavor).
Grill over indirect heat if flame is a concern.
Serve with optional toppings like sour cream or cheese. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg