EASY Chicken Street style Taco Recipe | Nishcooks

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Whole wheat tortillas offer more fiber, while corn tortillas are usually cheaper.

Start with chicken thighs, debone them by cutting close to the bone on each side and scraping off extra meat.

Flatten the chicken thighs by making shallow cuts on the thick parts to ensure even cooking.

In a big bowl, prepare the marinade with lemon juice, orange juice, and the whole orange.

Add lime juice, then use a fork to squish and extract all the juice.

Mix in 1 tablespoon of cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of oregano, 1 tablespoon of garlic powder, 2 tablespoons of chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of chili flakes, and a big pinch of salt and pepper.

Add 2 tablespoons of minced cilantro and half of a shredded white onion to the marinade and mix well.

Let the chicken marinate for at least 1 hour, ideally 24 hours.

Preheat the grill to approximately 400 degrees and cook the chicken on indirect heat for about 18 minutes.

After 18 minutes, crank up the heat and grill the chicken on direct heat for a few minutes on each side until it gets nice color and some black spots.

Let the chicken rest to allow the juices to settle before chopping it up.

Prepare the toppings by finely dicing the onion and roughly chopping the cilantro.

Heat some oil in a hot pan and warm the corn tortillas, doubling them up for street style.

Assemble the tacos by placing a generous amount of chicken on the warm tortillas, then top with onion and cilantro.

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