\u2013 1\u00bd lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts if you prefer)
\u2013 2 tablespoons olive oil
\u2013 Juice of 1 lime
\u2013 2 cloves garlic, minced
\u2013 1 teaspoon chili powder
\u2013 1 teaspoon ground cumin
\u2013 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
\u2013 \u00bd teaspoon dried oregano
\u2013 \u00bd teaspoon onion powder
\u2013 Salt and pepper to taste<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For serving:<\/strong> Optional: crumbled queso fresco, pickled red onions, jalape\u00f1o slices, or your favorite salsa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Start by whisking all the marinade ingredients in a large bowl. Add the chicken and toss until fully coated. Cover and let it marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes\u2014if you have time, let it sit for a few hours to really soak in all that flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add a little oil and cook the chicken for about 5\u20137 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until it\u2019s deeply golden and cooked through. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing into thin strips or chopping into small chunks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you’re using corn or flour, don’t skip warming your tortillas. Heat them in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side, or wrap them in foil and warm them in the oven at 350\u00b0F. This step keeps them soft, pliable, and deliciously toasty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now comes the fun part: assembly. Start with your warm tortilla, layer on the juicy chicken, and top it off with all your favorite fixings. Fresh cilantro, a squeeze of lime, creamy avocado\u2014go crazy. You can keep it simple or pile it high. It\u2019s your taco, your rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Serve your tacos with Mexican rice, street corn, or a side of chips and guac. For drinks, horchata, agua fresca, or even a sparkling lime soda take things to the next level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Leftover chicken? Store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. It\u2019s perfect for taco salads, quesadillas, or rice bowls later in the week. Just reheat in a pan to keep the flavor intact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These chicken tacos are everything you want in a weeknight dinner\u2014easy to make, full of flavor, and totally customizable. Whether you\u2019re feeding your family or having a DIY taco night with friends, they always hit the spot. Once you make them, don\u2019t be surprised if they become part of your regular rotation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stick around\u2014every visit tastes better than the last at The Buttered Bliss.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n If there\u2019s one meal that never gets old, it\u2019s tacos. Whether it\u2019s Taco Tuesday or just a random night when you need something easy but flavorful, chicken tacos always deliver. They\u2019re juicy, bold, and endlessly customizable\u2014from spicy and smoky to tangy and fresh. This recipe brings you the best of street-style chicken tacos, right from […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":477,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-476","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cooking-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/476","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=476"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/476\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":478,"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/476\/revisions\/478"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/477"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=476"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=476"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=476"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\u2013 Corn or flour tortillas, warmed
\u2013 Shredded lettuce or cabbage
\u2013 Diced tomatoes
\u2013 Diced onions
\u2013 Fresh cilantro
\u2013 Avocado or guacamole
\u2013 Sour cream or Mexican crema
\u2013 Lime wedges<\/p>\n\n\n\nMarinate the Chicken<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cook It to Perfection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Warm Up the Tortillas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Build Your Tacos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Make It a Meal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Storage Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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