Spicy Orange Chicken Tacos Recipe

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

This Spicy Orange Chicken Tacos Recipe combines the bold flavors of spicy marinated chicken with a zesty orange sauce, all wrapped in warm tortillas. It’s a delicious twist on traditional tacos that is sure to impress.

The recipe is easy to follow and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun gathering with friends. You can customize the toppings to your liking, making it a versatile choice for taco night.

Flavorful Spicy Orange Chicken Tacos

These tacos feature tender chicken marinated in a spicy orange sauce, grilled to perfection, and served in soft tortillas. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon sriracha or your favorite hot sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 small tortillas
1 cup shredded cabbage
1/2 cup diced avocado
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine orange juice, soy sauce, honey, sriracha, garlic, and ginger. Add the chicken thighs and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Cook the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked and charred. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes.
Prepare the Tacos: Slice the cooked chicken into strips. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
Assemble the Tacos: Place a few strips of chicken on each tortilla, then top with shredded cabbage, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro.
Serve: Squeeze fresh lime juice over the tacos and serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side.