Fiesta-Inspired Chicken Street Tacos
Bring the flavors of Fiesta straight to your kitchen with these mouthwatering Chicken Street Tacos! Marinated in Salsa De Leon and packed with fresh ingredients, these tacos are the perfect way to celebrate San Antonio’s most vibrant tradition. Whether you’re hosting a party or just craving bold Tex-Mex flavors, this easy recipe is sure to be a hit!
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
Scale
6 chicken thighs
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon oregano powder
Pepper to taste
Salsa De Leon
6 corn or flour tortillas
1 bell pepper, sliced
1 tomato, sliced
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
Queso fresco, broken up
1 avocado, sliced
Instructions
Marinade:
- Combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, paprika, salt, oregano powder, pepper, and Salsa De Leon in a bowl.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour or overnight for deeper flavor.
Chicken:
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- Heat olive oil in a pan and add the marinated chicken.
- After 5 minutes, add the bell pepper and tomato to the same pan.
- Remove the veggies when tender and set them aside.
- Cook the chicken thoroughly, then remove from heat.
- Warm up the tortillas and assemble the tacos by adding chicken and veggies.
- Top with queso fresco, cilantro, a slice of avocado, and an extra drizzle of Salsa De Leon.
- ¡Provecho! Enjoy your Fiesta-inspired meal!