Description
Joanna Gaines’ chicken street tacos bring Mexican-inspired street flavors straight to your kitchen. Quick and simple ingredients combine for a delightful meal packed with zesty cilantro, tender chicken, and warm corn tortillas that satisfy your craving for authentic street-style goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 1 large white onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, minced (remove seeds and ribs for less heat)
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1 handful cilantro, minced
- 1 lime, juiced
Seasonings and Extras:
- 2.5 tablespoons (2½ tablespoons) street taco seasoning
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- olive oil spray, or avocado oil spray
- 18 soft corn tortillas
Instructions
- Craft the zesty onion salsa by combining diced onion, finely chopped jalapeño, minced garlic, fresh cilantro, a pinch of salt, and freshly squeezed lime juice in a medium mixing bowl. Gently toss the ingredients to ensure even distribution of flavors, then set aside to let the ingredients meld.
- Carefully break down chicken breasts and thighs into fine, uniform pieces using a razor-sharp knife. This meticulous process typically requires 25-30 minutes of precise cutting. Transfer the minced chicken to a spacious mixing bowl and generously coat with aromatic taco seasoning, ensuring each morsel is thoroughly seasoned.
- Preheat a generously sized 12-inch (30 centimeters) skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly mist the surface with olive or avocado oil to prevent sticking. Once the pan is sufficiently hot, spread the seasoned chicken in an even layer. Allow the meat to cook, occasionally stirring to promote uniform browning, until it transforms into a fully cooked, opaque state with no remaining pink areas, approximately 12-15 minutes. Adjust seasoning with additional salt if necessary.
- Activate a large griddle over high heat and apply a delicate spray of cooking oil. Quickly toast corn tortillas for mere seconds on each side, creating a warm, slightly crisp texture that enhances their natural flavor and pliability.
- Construct the tacos by nestling the perfectly cooked chicken into the warm tortillas. Generously crown with the vibrant onion salsa and personalize with optional garnishes like creamy avocado slices, freshly grated cheese, or a dollop of tangy sour cream.
Notes
- Quick chicken chopping prevents uneven cooking and creates a delightful texture for your tacos.
- Fresh salsa bursts with tangy notes that perfectly complement the rich, seasoned chicken, allowing flavors to meld while preparing other ingredients.
- Warm tortillas become slightly crisp and flexible, ensuring they hold your delicious filling without falling apart.
- Robust seasoning penetrates every chicken morsel, transforming ordinary meat into a mouthwatering taco experience with balanced saltiness.
- Immediate serving guarantees hot, crispy tortillas and steaming chicken, capturing the authentic street taco excitement right on your plate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg