Authentic Mexican Chicken Street Tacos with Fresh Guacamole and Crumbled Cheese
Experience the vibrant taste of authentic Mexican street tacos filled with tender chicken, fresh guacamole, and topped with crumbled cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 12 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 avocados (for guacamole)
- 1 lime (juiced)
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup crumbled cheese (such as queso fresco or feta)
- Salsa for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Guacamole: Begin by mashing the avocados in a bowl with a fork until you achieve a creamy consistency. Next, add lime juice and a pinch of salt to taste.
- Warm the Tortillas: In a skillet over medium heat, warm the corn tortillas until they are pliable and slightly toasty.
- Assemble the Tacos: Take each warmed tortilla and add a few spoonfuls of the shredded chicken.
- Top With Fresh Ingredients: Sprinkle onions and cilantro over the chicken, then add crumbled cheese.
- Serve with Guacamole and Salsa: Plate the tacos alongside guacamole and your favorite salsa.
Notes
Feel free to customize your taco toppings and use rotisserie chicken for a quicker preparation. For a spicier kick, add jalapeños or hot sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg