Grilled Chicken Street Tacos
This grilled chicken for tacos is an easy, flavor-packed recipe you can prep in the morning by letting it marinate for 4 hours. When you’re ready for dinner, it cooks on the grill in just 10 minutes for tender, juicy results. It’s a simple, stress-free way to serve fresh, delicious tacos at night.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (trimed)
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (peeled and smashed)
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 1/2 tsp ancho chili powder
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Add chicken to a gallon size resealable bag. In a small bowl whisk together lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin chili powder, cilantro, 1 tsp salt and 3/4 tsp pepper.
- Pour mixture over chicken in bag then seal bag while releasing an trapped air. Rub marinade over chicken. Transfer to refrigerator and allow to marinate at least 1 hour and up to 6 hours
- Preheat a grill over medium-high heat (it should come to 425 - 450 degrees).
- Remove chicken from marinade and grill until chicken has cooked through , turning once halfway through grilling, about 5 - 6 minutes per side (thickest center should register 165 and thighs should be slightly charred).
- Transfer to a plate, cover with foil and let rest 5 minutes.