Description
These Chicken Street Tacos are a flavorful and easy-to-make meal featuring tender, spiced chicken breasts served on warm corn tortillas with fresh cilantro, onion, purple cabbage, crumbled Cotija cheese, and a zesty Creamy Tomatillo Dressing. Perfect for a quick dinner that brings vibrant Mexican street flavors to your table in just 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasoning
- 5 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Toppings and Garnishes
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cups chopped purple cabbage
- 1 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
- 1 recipe for Creamy Tomatillo Dressing
Other
- 12 small corn tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat skillet: Preheat a large non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium heat and spray heavily with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness or cut in half lengthwise to form thinner cutlets ensuring even cooking.
- Season chicken: Combine salt, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl. Season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with this spice mixture.
- Cook chicken: Once the skillet is hot, add 3 chicken breasts and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side until the chicken is fully cooked through. Avoid overcrowding by cooking in two batches.
- Slice chicken: Transfer cooked chicken to a large cutting board and slice into bite-size strips for easy taco filling.
- Warm tortillas: Heat corn tortillas in the microwave for 10 to 20 seconds or warm them in a skillet to make them pliable for tacos.
- Assemble tacos: Place chicken strips in the center of each warm corn tortilla. Top with chopped cilantro, raw onion, purple cabbage, Cotija cheese, and drizzle with Creamy Tomatillo Dressing.
- Serve: Repeat assembly for all tortillas and toppings. Serve immediately to enjoy fresh, vibrant chicken street tacos.
Notes
- For juicier chicken, let it rest a few minutes after cooking before slicing.
- Adjust chili powder amount to control the heat level to your preference.
- Double the Creamy Tomatillo Dressing recipe if you enjoy extra sauce on your tacos.
- You can warm tortillas on an open flame or griddle for added smoky flavor instead of microwave.
- Leftover chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
