High Protein Chicken Street Tacos

Elevate your taco night with these High Protein Chicken Street Tacos—a flavorful and nutritious twist on a street-food classic! Juicy, marinated chicken breasts are seasoned with a zesty blend of lime juice, garlic, and smoky spices like paprika, cumin, and chili powder, then grilled to perfection for a tender, mouthwatering bite. Nestled in warm, soft corn tortillas, each taco is topped with vibrant red onion slices, creamy avocado, fresh cilantro, and a sprinkle of crumbly cotija cheese for a rich texture contrast. Perfect for healthy weeknight dinners or meal prep, these protein-packed tacos are as easy to make as they are delicious. Serve with a side of salsa or lime wedges for extra zest! Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is proof that quick, wholesome meals can also be loaded with bold flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 whole lime, juice
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 pieces corn tortillas
• 0.5 whole red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 whole avocado, sliced
• 0.5 cup salsa
• 0.5 cup cotija cheese, crumbled

Directions

Step 1

Start by marinating the chicken breasts. In a medium-sized bowl, mix the olive oil, juice of one lime, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 2

Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish or a resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.

Step 3

Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and no longer pink inside. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.

Step 4

While the chicken is resting, warm the corn tortillas on a separate skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side, or until pliable.

Step 5

Chop the rested chicken into small chunks or slices, suitable for tacos.

Step 6

Assemble the tacos by placing the chopped chicken onto each tortilla. Top with slices of red onion, chopped cilantro, avocado, a spoonful of salsa, and a sprinkle of cotija cheese.

Step 7

Serve the high protein chicken street tacos immediately with additional lime wedges on the side if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1349.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2534.8

Total Fat 114.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 424.0mg	0%
Sodium 4146.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 217.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 43.6g	0%
Total Sugars 12.7g
Protein 169.2g	0%

Vitamin D 3.5IU	0%
Calcium 1233.9mg	0%
Iron 14.5mg	0%
Potassium 3001.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.9%

Protein: 26.3%

Carbs: 33.8%