Taco ‘Bout Delicious: Grilled Chicken Street Tacos!

Okay, quick question: who doesn’t love tacos? Seriously. They’re like the ultimate party food or just a Tuesday-night savior. I mean, they’re customizable, messy, and oh-so-good. Let’s dive into this grilled chicken street taco recipe that’s become my go-to when I wanna impress (or just feed myself).

Okay, Let’s Talk Ingredients:
So, I was in the grocery store the other day, and I’m telling you, the smell of limes hit me like a freight train. It was magical. Anyway, here’s what you need for these tacos:

– 1 1/2 lbs of boneless skinless chicken thighs (trust me, thighs are where it’s at for flavor)
– 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (I like to squeeze a little extra, because, why not?)
– 1/4 cup olive oil (not fancy stuff, just regular ol’ olive oil)
– 3 cloves garlic (peeled and smashed, but like, not in a scary way)
– 2 tsp ground cumin (because we all need a little spice in our lives)
– 1 1/2 tsp ancho chili powder (this stuff is the secret weapon, I swear)
– 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (I love cilantro so much, I might start a fan club)
– Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste, obviously)
– 12 mini corn taco shells (warm ‘em up, they deserve it!)
– 1 large avocado (because avocado makes everything better, right?)
– 1 small red or yellow onion (chopped, don’t cry too much)
– 3 Tbsp more chopped cilantro (just trust me on this)
– Lime wedges (for serving, because we’re fancy!)

So Here’s Why I Make This Constantly:
Okay, so here’s the deal. I first stumbled upon this recipe on a random Tuesday night when I was staring into the abyss of my fridge. I had some chicken thighs and, like, a half-eaten avocado from brunch. I Googled “chicken tacos” (classic move, right?) and found this gem. I made ‘em and it was like fireworks went off in my mouth. Seriously, my taste buds sent me a thank-you card. Now, every time I have friends over or it’s just me and Netflix, these tacos are on the menu. I mean, they’re so good that my friend Mike almost proposed to me after eating them (he didn’t, but you get the point).

(Another beautiful shot because we can’t get enough!)

The One Trick That Changes Everything:
So here’s the one thing that will make you feel like a taco wizard: marinate the chicken *longer*. I mean, at least an hour, but if you can let it chill in that limey goodness for like 6 hours? Game changer. Seriously. You’ll be fighting over those charred bits!

Don’t Mess This Up (My Top Tips):
1. Don’t skip the resting part after grilling. Let that chicken chill for a bit, okay? It keeps the juices in.
2. Seriously, check the heat on your grill. If it’s too hot, you’ll end up with charred outside and raw inside. Not cute.
3. And if you’re like me and love spicy, drizzle on that hot sauce like it’s confetti. Just, like, be careful. You don’t wanna ruin your taste buds!

How to Keep Them From Disappearing (Or, How to Store Them):
If you somehow have leftovers (which is a miracle), just wrap those bad boys up in foil or stick ‘em in a sealed container in the fridge. They’ll be good for like 2 days? But let’s be real, they’re probably not lasting that long. Just eat them, okay?

If You Liked This, You’ll Probably Like These Too:
– My famous guacamole (because avocado, duh!)
– Spicy shrimp tacos (for when you wanna switch it up)
– Queso dip (because you need something cheesy to go with those tacos!)

So, what do you think? Are you ready to try these tacos? What’s your favorite taco topping? Let’s chat about it! 🥳