Smoky Adobo Chicken Street Tacos That Wow Every Time
Smoky Adobo Chicken Street Tacos are quick, delicious, and customizable, bringing vibrant Mexican flavors to your table.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Grill or Skillet
- Meat Thermometer
Ingredients
For the Marinade
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil.
- 1 lime Lime Juice Use freshly squeezed for best flavor.
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced; garlic powder can substitute.
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Can substitute with chili powder.
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can be used.
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
For the Chicken
- 1 pound Chicken Thighs Boneless and skinless.
For Assembly
- 8 pieces Corn Tortillas Flour tortillas can also be used.
- 1 cup Onions Diced; use red or white as preferred.
- 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped; parsley can be a substitute.
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add the boneless chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat your grill or a skillet over medium-high heat while the chicken marinates.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for 5-6 minutes per side until the chicken is cooked through.
- Allow the grilled chicken to rest for 5 minutes, then slice against the grain into bite-sized pieces.
- Briefly heat your corn tortillas on the grill or skillet until warm and pliable.
- Layer slices of chicken onto each tortilla, top with diced onions and fresh cilantro, and add a squeeze of lime over the top.
Notes
These tacos can be customized with various toppings to suit your preferences.