Description
A flavorful recipe for Mexican Barbecue Chicken Tacos, featuring marinated grilled chicken thighs topped with fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (preferably a smoky variety)
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco or shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken thighs and toss to coat evenly with the spice mixture. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for more flavor.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken thighs and grill for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Brush the chicken with barbecue sauce during the last few minutes of grilling.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes. After resting, slice the chicken into strips.
- Warm the tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds on each side or until pliable.
- Assemble the tacos by placing a few strips of grilled chicken on each tortilla. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, crumbled queso fresco, and chopped cilantro.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add sliced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the tacos.
- Substitute the chicken thighs with grilled shrimp or tofu for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg