Thinly sliced chicken marinated with citrus, garlic, and warm spices, seared hard on hot skillet or griddle, and served simply with onion, cilantro, and lime. Minimal toppings, maximum flavor.
Thighs recommended. Breasts dry out quickly with high heat searing. Small dice on chicken replicates taqueria texture.
Avoid cheese. Street tacos rely on simplicity.
Ingredients
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- Chicken thighs, sliced thin
- Olive oil
- Lime juice
- Orange juice
- Garlic cloves, minced
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Paprika
- Cumin
- Oregano
- Corn tortillas
- Diced onion
- Chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges
Ingredients
Scale
Measurement units
- Chicken thighs, sliced thin
- Olive oil
- Lime juice
- Orange juice
- Garlic cloves, minced
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Paprika
- Cumin
- Oregano
- Corn tortillas
- Diced onion
- Chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
Marinate the chicken
Marinate the chicken
Heat the skillet
Heat the skillet
Equipment: cast iron skillet or griddle
Cook the chicken
Cook the chicken
Char the tortillas
Char the tortillas
Assemble the tacos
Assemble the tacos
Tomorrow's Meal
Crispy Chicken Taco Fried Rice
Shredded leftover taco chicken tossed with day-old rice, eggs, and fresh vegetables for a savory, crispy fried rice with taco spice already built in
You'll need to pick up:
Cooked rice (day-old, chilled)2 eggs1/2 cup diced bell peppers or onions2 tablespoons oilLime wedgesFresh cilantro (optional)
Quick overview:
- 1.Shred any leftover taco chicken, discarding tortillas
- 2.Heat oil in large skillet or wok over high heat until smoking
- 3.Add chilled rice, breaking up clumps, fry 3-4 minutes until edges crisp
- 4.Push rice to sides, scramble eggs in center, then mix throughout
- 5.Add shredded chicken and diced vegetables, toss constantly 2-3 minutes
- 6.Season with lime juice and extra salt if needed
- 7.Serve hot with cilantro, lime wedges, and optional sour cream or hot sauce
Before you cook
Cook notes
- • Thighs recommended. Breasts dry out quickly with high heat searing.
- • Small dice on chicken replicates taqueria texture.
- • Avoid cheese. Street tacos rely on simplicity.
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