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Chicken Street Tacos Recipe with avocado and cilantro on corn tortillas

Chicken Street Tacos Recipe | Quick Easy Dinner Meals Families, Healthy Taco Dinner Recipes

These quick and flavorful Chicken Street Tacos are the perfect solution for busy weeknights! Made with juicy chicken, warm corn tortillas, and fresh toppings, this healthy taco dinner recipe is a family favorite ready in 30 minutes or less.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1/4 cup cotija cheese optional, crumbled
  • 6 small corn tortillas

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Tongs
  • Mixing bowl
  • Gas Stove or Pan

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add diced chicken and season with cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is browned and fully cooked.
  4. Squeeze lime juice over the chicken and toss in chopped cilantro.
  5. Warm corn tortillas on a dry skillet or gas flame for 30 seconds per side until soft and slightly charred.
  6. Assemble tacos: spoon chicken into tortillas and top with diced red onion, sliced avocado, and cotija cheese.
  7. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Make-ahead: Cook and season the chicken in advance, then reheat and assemble when ready.
Variations: Try shrimp, tofu, or beef in place of chicken. Add mango salsa or jalapeños for extra flair.
Storage: Store leftover cooked chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.