Grilled Chicken Street Tacos

Bring the taste of your favourite taqueria home, with these easy grilled chicken tacos. Drizzle some hot sauce, add your favourite toppings all in an oh so tasty Sonora Tortilla and serve!

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1 ½ lbs trimmed boneless skinless chicken thighs

¼ cup fresh lime juice

¼ cup olive oil

3 cloves garlicpeeled and smashed

2 tsp ground cumin

1 ½ tsp ancho chili powder

¼ cup fresh cilantrochopped

salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

For Serving

12 mini taco shells

1 large avocadocroed and sliced

1 small red or yellow onioncored and sliced

lime wedges, for serving

Add chicken to a gallon size resealable bag. In a small bowl whisk together lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin chili powder, cilantro, 1 tsp salt and 3/4 tsp pepper.

Pour mixture over chicken in bag then seal bag while releasing an trapped air. Rub marinade over chicken. Transfer to refrigerator and allow to marinate at least 1 hour and up to 6 hours

Preheat a grill over medium-high heat (it should come to 425 - 450 degrees).

Remove chicken from marinade and grill until chicken has cooked through , turning once halfway through grilling, about 5 - 6 minutes per side (thickest center should register 165 and thighs should be slightly charred).

Transfer to a plate, cover with foil and let rest 5 minutes.

Dice grilled chicken into cubes. Sprinkle chicken over 1 or 2 tortillas per taco then add an avocado slice, diced chicken, onions and cilantro.

Serve warm, spritzing each taco with lime juice and drizzling with hot sauce.

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