Chicken Street Tacos - Costco Copycat - You're Gonna Bake It After All

chicken street tacos in aluminum foil on a white plate with lime wedges

Chicken Street Tacos - Costco Copycat

Marinated chicken, crunchy cabbage mix, salsa, and cilantro lime crema served in a warm corn tortilla!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Marinade Time 30

Total Time 1 5

Servings servings

Calories 323kcal

Author Meghan

Equipment

grill pan

Ingredients

For the marinade:

2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 pounds boneless, skinless, chicken thighs or breasts

For the tortillas:

12 corn tortillas
Canola or olive oil spray

Taco toppings:

shredded cheese
coleslaw mix or shredded cabbage
salsa
cilantro lime crema see note
tomatoes, lettuce, chopped red onions, limes optional

Instructions

To make the chicken:

Place marinade ingredients into a resealable gallon sized bag, and squish around to mix.
2 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Add chicken. Marinate for at least 30 minutes but up to 24 hours.
2 pounds boneless, skinless, chicken thighs
Brush grill pan with oil, then turn heat to high. Once grill is hot, place chicken onto grill pan and cook on each side until color and grill marks develop. Meanwhile heat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Transfer chicken to foil-lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through and chicken has reached an internal temperature of at least 165°F.
When chicken is done, remove from oven and transfer to a cutting board/mat to rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces.

To prepare the corn tortillas:

Heat a skillet over medium heat.
Spray each side of the tortillas with Canola or olive oil spray.
Add tortillas to the skillet in a single layer, as many will fit at once (typically 3 depending on the size of the skillet).
Heat until warm on one side, flip, and heat until warm on the other side, then transfer to a plate until ready to serve.

To serve the tacos:

Set out chicken, tortillas, cheese, slaw mix, salsa, any other toppings you prefer, and crema in individual dishes for a build-your-own taco experience.

Notes

Cilantro Lime Crema recipe HERE

Nutritional information is only an estimate and will vary based on your ingredients and substitutions. Calculations include corn tortillas but do not include toppings.

Marinade adapted from Gimme Delicious

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