Grilled Chicken Street Tacos
Grilled Chicken Street Tacos bring smoky, juicy thigh meat tucked into warm mini corn tortillas with crisp onion, fresh cilantro, and bright lime. The char from the grill meets earthy spices like cumin and chili powder for bold flavor in every bite. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, they’re great served hot off the grill with a dash of hot sauce.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grilled Chicken Street Tacos, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 25 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 43 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 34
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 42
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Add the chicken, lime juice, vegetable oil, garlic, cumin, coriander, and chili powder to a gallon-size resealable bag. Seal the bag and massage it until the chicken is evenly coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours.
- 2
Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 3
Take the chicken out of the marinade and place it on the hot grill. Discard the marinade. Grill over direct heat until the juices run clear, 6 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes. Chop the chicken into small pieces and set aside, keeping it warm.
- 4
Place the tortillas on the hot grill, stacked 2 tortillas thick, and heat for about 20 to 30 seconds; flip each stack and heat for another 20 to 30 seconds. Divide the chicken mixture among the 12 stacks of tortillas. Top with the onion and cilantro and drizzle with hot sauce, if desired. Serve with lime wedges.
- Calories 934.64 kcal High 47%
- Protein 32.46 g Good Source 65%
- Carbohydrate 107.49 g 39%
- Total Fat 46.11 g High 59%
- Saturated Fat 8.12 g High 41%
- Trans Fat 1.16 g High --
- Cholesterol 101.31 mg High 34%
- Sodium 577.77 mg High 25%
- Dietary Fiber 10.25 g Good Source 37%
- Total Sugars 2.6 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 190.31 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 4.19 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 407.75 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 22.64 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 24.44 mg Good Source 27%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Grilled Chicken Street Tacos is made with 14 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Chili Powder, and Diced Yellow Onion. Each serving provides about 934.64 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grilled Chicken Street Tacos made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Chili Powder, Diced Yellow Onion, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grilled Chicken Street Tacos?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 934.64 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grilled Chicken Street Tacos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Grilled Chicken Street Tacos healthy?
- Grilled Chicken Street Tacos has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 934.64 calories and 32.46 g of protein, or 65% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 577.77 mg (25% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.12 g (41% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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