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Recipes
Chicken Street Tacos
(4 servings / ~8 tacos)
Ingredient Cost Estimate
Chicken (1 lb)
- ~$4.50 – $6.00
Corn Tortillas (10–12 count)
- ~$2.00
Avocados (2)
- ~$2.50 – $4.00
Tomatoes (1–2)
- ~$1.50
Red Onion (½)
- ~$0.75
Cilantro (1 bunch)
- ~$1.00
Lime (2)
- ~$1.00
Cotija Cheese (optional)
- ~$2.50
Seasonings + oil (estimated portion)
- ~$1.00
INGREDIENTS
(Serves 4)
For the chicken:
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs (diced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Juice of 1 lime
For the toppings:
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ red onion (finely chopped)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1–2 avocados (mashed or sliced)
- Cotija cheese (optional)
- Lime wedges
INSTRUCTION
1. Season the chicken
In a bowl, mix chicken with olive oil, spices, and lime juice.
Let sit for 10–15 minutes (or longer if you have time).
2. Cook
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook chicken for 6–8 minutes until fully cooked and slightly charred.
3. Warm tortillas
Heat tortillas in a pan or directly over flame for that street-style char.
4. Assemble
Layer:
- Chicken
- Fresh pico (tomato, onion, cilantro)
- Avocado
- Cotija
- Squeeze of lime