Chicken Street Tacos Recipe—Don't Skip the Achiote Paste

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more budget-friendly.

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole grain tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Whole grain tortillas offer more fiber, while flour tortillas can be less expensive.

Prepare the marinade by mixing 3/4 cup orange juice, 1 teaspoon lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt.

Chop the achiote paste and mix it into the marinade until well combined.

Add 8 skinless boneless chicken thighs to the marinade and refrigerate for 30 minutes to overnight.

Preheat the grill.

Grill the marinated chicken thighs for about 12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Prepare a simple creamy coleslaw by mixing 2 cups of coleslaw with 1 tablespoon of lime juice.

Assemble the tacos by loading white corn tortillas with grilled chicken, creamy coleslaw, and toppings like cilantro, guacamole, sour cream, and hot sauce.

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