Spicy Cilantro Chicken Tacos Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

These Spicy Cilantro Chicken Tacos are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings a kick to your taco night. Made with marinated chicken, fresh cilantro, and zesty toppings, this tacos recipe is sure to impress your family and friends.

The preparation is simple, and you can easily adjust the spice level to suit your taste. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering.

Flavorful Spicy Cilantro Chicken Tacos

This tacos recipe features tender chicken marinated in a spicy cilantro sauce, grilled to perfection, and served in warm tortillas. The dish takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
8 small corn or flour tortillas
1 cup diced tomatoes
1/2 cup diced red onion
1 avocado, sliced
Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine chopped cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken thighs and coat well. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Cook the Chicken: Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes.
Prepare the Tacos: Slice the cooked chicken into strips. Warm the tortillas on the grill or in a skillet until pliable.
Assemble: Place the chicken strips on each tortilla and top with diced tomatoes, red onion, and avocado slices. Garnish with additional cilantro leaves.
Serve: Squeeze fresh lime juice over the tacos and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.