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Authentic Mexican Chicken Street Tacos

Enjoy the savory delight of these Authentic Mexican Chicken Street Tacos, filled with tender seasoned chicken and topped with fresh guacamole and crumbled cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Guacamole
  • 1 cup 1 ripe avocado, mashed For guacamole
  • 1 unit 1 lime, juiced For guacamole
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 onion, finely chopped For guacamole
  • 1 unit 1 tomato, diced For guacamole
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped For guacamole
  • to taste Salt For guacamole
For the Tacos
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 12 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup crumbled cheese (like Cotija or feta)
  • to taste Salsa or chopped onions and cilantro For topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed avocado, lime juice, finely chopped onion, diced tomato, chopped cilantro, and salt for the guacamole. Mix until well blended and set aside.
  2. Over medium heat, warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet for about 1-2 minutes on each side, until they are flexible and slightly brown.
Assembly
  1. Take a warm tortilla, place a generous serving of shredded chicken in the center, and top with a dollop of fresh guacamole.
  2. Sprinkle with crumbled cheese and any additional toppings like salsa or chopped onions and cilantro you desire.
  3. Present your tacos on a platter and serve immediately.

Notes

If you can't find Cotija cheese, feta is a great alternative. For a different flavor profile, try adding a touch of smoked paprika to the chicken.