Description
Joanna Gaines’ chicken street tacos blend Mexican culinary traditions with homestyle comfort. Zesty marinated chicken, fresh cilantro, and warm tortillas create a delightful meal you can savor with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (1 pound) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 lb (1 pound) boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 large white onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, minced (remove seeds and ribs for less heat)
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1 handful cilantro, minced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2.5 tbsps (2½ tablespoons) street taco seasoning
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- olive oil spray, or avocado oil spray
- 18 soft corn tortillas
Instructions
- Salsa Preparation: Combine diced onion, chopped jalapeño, minced garlic, cilantro, salt, and lime juice in a mixing bowl. Gently toss ingredients and set aside to develop flavors.
- Chicken Seasoning: Finely chop chicken breasts and thighs, then transfer to a large bowl. Thoroughly coat with taco seasoning, ensuring complete coverage of the meat.
- Chicken Cooking: Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, lightly coating with olive or avocado oil. Spread seasoned chicken evenly and cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until fully opaque and golden brown. Adjust salt to taste.
- Tortilla Warming: Heat a griddle on high, quickly toasting corn tortillas for a few seconds on each side to enhance flexibility and flavor.
- Taco Assembly: Layer warm tortillas with cooked chicken, top generously with prepared salsa, and garnish with optional additions like avocado slices, grated cheese, or sour cream. Serve immediately for maximum freshness and texture.
Notes
- Precision Cutting Matters: Uniformly mincing chicken ensures even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Salsa Resting Tip: Allow onion salsa to sit for 10-15 minutes before serving to enhance flavor melding and depth.
- High-Heat Technique: Use medium-high to high heat when cooking chicken to achieve perfect golden-brown exterior without drying the meat.
- Tortilla Timing: Toast corn tortillas quickly to prevent burning while maintaining flexibility and authentic street taco texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg