Description
Spicy Buffalo Wild Wings street tacos combine zesty Mexican flavors with crispy chicken and tangy slaw. Quick and easy preparation brings restaurant-quality meal directly to home kitchens you can enjoy with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
- ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil
- ¼ cup (60 ml) fresh lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1.5 tsp ancho chili powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 12 mini corn taco shells, warmed (double up if desired)
- ¼ cup (15 g) fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 large avocado, cored and sliced
- 1 small red or yellow onion, chopped
- 3 tbsps chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate: Combine lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a bag with chicken. Massage thoroughly, ensuring complete coverage, and refrigerate for 1-6 hours.
- Prepare Grill: Heat outdoor grill to medium-high (425-450°F), creating optimal searing conditions for chicken.
- Grill Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade, placing directly on clean grill grates. Cook 5-6 minutes per side, rotating once to achieve uniform charring and ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Rest and Slice: Transfer grilled chicken to platter, tent with foil for 5 minutes, then dice into bite-sized pieces.
- Assemble Tacos: Warm tortillas and layer with diced chicken, sliced avocado, diced onions, and fresh cilantro. Enhance flavor with lime juice and spicy sauce before serving immediately.
Notes
- Marinate Wisely: Let chicken soak between 1-6 hours for maximum flavor absorption without breaking down meat proteins.
- Temperature Matters: Use a meat thermometer to confirm chicken reaches exactly 165°F for safe, juicy results.
- Grill Technique: Rotate chicken midway through cooking to create perfect cross-hatch grill marks and ensure even heat distribution.
- Resting Rule: Allow grilled chicken to rest 5 minutes before cutting to lock in succulent juices and prevent dryness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg