Jul 14 2026
Restaurants440 MainStreet Style Chicken Tacos Recipe

Street Style Chicken Tacos Recipe

Inspired by 440 Main
Time1h
Serves3

Grilled chicken, hand-smashed guac, salsa verde, diced red onion and cotija cheese. Corn or Flour tortillas. Served with 3 tacos.

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Ingredients

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Chicken

Guacamole

Method

Chicken Preparation

  1. 1

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken breasts and coat well. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Grill the Chicken

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Guacamole Preparation

  1. 3

    Make the Guacamole

    In a bowl, scoop out the ripe avocados and mash them with a fork. Add lime juice, salt, chopped cilantro, and diced tomatoes. Mix until well combined and adjust seasoning to taste.

Salsa Verde Preparation

  1. 4

    Prepare Salsa Verde

    In a blender or food processor, combine chopped tomatillos, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Taco Assembly

  1. 5

    Assemble the Tacos

    Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few seconds on each side. Layer the grilled chicken, guacamole, and salsa verde on each tortilla. Top with diced red onion and crumbled cotija cheese.

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