Ingredients
1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
24 mini soft corn tortillas, warmed
2 cups pico de gallo or onion salsa
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
6 lime wedges
Optional toppings: guacamole, sour cream or Mexican crema, pickled red onion, shredded lettuce or cabbage, cotija or Monterey Jack cheese, hot sauce, sliced avocado, jalapeños
For the Marinade:
4 tablespoons orange juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1½ tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
1½ tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. In a bowl or resealable bag, combine all marinade ingredients. Add chicken and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, up to 6 hours or overnight.
2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (around 425°F). Lightly grease the grill grates.
3. Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off. Grill for 4-6 minutes per side until cooked through and slightly charred. Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
4. Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes, then chop into small pieces.
5. Warm tortillas on a skillet, griddle, or grill. Optionally toast them lightly or double stack for sturdiness.
6. Assemble tacos: place chopped chicken on tortillas, add pico de gallo, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Garnish with desired toppings. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Last Step:
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🍗 For juiciest results, use chicken thighs but breasts can be used for a leaner option.
⏲️ Marinate chicken for at least 1 hour, longer if possible, to enhance flavor.
🔥 Rest grilled chicken to retain juices before chopping.
- Prep Time: 15-45 minutes
- Marinating Time: 1 to 6 hours
- Cook Time: 10-20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tacos
- Calories: 460-630 kcal
- Sugar: Varies with toppings
- Sodium: 165-1900 mg
- Fat: 8-21 g
- Saturated Fat: Varies
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32-94 g
- Fiber: 6-13 g
- Protein: 37-43 g
- Cholesterol: Varies