Street Style Chicken Tacos Recipe
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
Salsa Verde
Tacos
Toppings
Method
Chicken Preparation
- 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
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
- 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
- 4
Taco Assembly
- 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.
