Chicken Street Tacos

Tacos! Tacos! Tacos! Who doesn’t love a good taco? They are crunchy or soft..meaty, cheesy, or full of veggies. I love these little bites of heaven and I love them, even more, when they are quick to make. My Chicken Street Tacos are filled with baked chicken and peppers and topped with my simple but delicious Avocado-Cream Sauce.

Tacos are so versatile and easy to make. Tacos can be meaty and cheesy or fully vegetarian or vegan. They can be filled with beef, chicken, fish, veggies, or beans. Street tacos are just a smaller version of regular tacos but still packed with flavor. Having 3 of these gems doesn’t make your tummy explode with fullness, but leaves room for sides or a yummy dessert.

I mean who doesn’t want a slice of Tres Leches cake or bowl of berries topped with vanilla yogurt for dessert. Sounds divine to me. Which is why I chose these little babies over the big boys. I get more yum that doesn’t affect my bum. You know what I mean!

Now traditional Mexican street tacos are not topped with cheese, which I totally adore; however, I added a little cheese to these. Traditional street tacos are also made of corn tortillas and not flour tortillas. If flour tortillas are your thing…by all means please use them… It will work. Authentic street tacos are also topped with freshly chopped onions, cilantro, and salsa. Removing the cheese will not reduce the flavor or happiness you fill when eating these tacos.

I baked the chicken thighs, peppers and onions all on one baking sheet that I lined with foil because it’s less clean up. Chicken thighs are dominate to breast in mi casa. It’s something about the succulent, tender, and juicy chicken thighs that just completes any of my chicken dishes that we love. I mean, my teens request thighs whenever I am cooking, so can’t go wrong with that, right? Want another alternative, chicken breasts can definitely be substituted for the thighs. The skin on and bone-in chicken thighs can also be used instead of boneless-skinless; the cooking time will just be impacted.

Remember that any recipe is an idea. You are the cook and only you control your taste buds, so make each recipe your own. Change up the seasoning, meats, vegetables, sauces, or how it is cook to make it your own. Instead of baking, you can absolutely grill this chicken to give you a smoky flavor.

Switching up ingredients pushes your palate to flavor-town. Add your favorite sides such as Mexican rice, beans, steamed or pickled vegetables, guacamole, or sliced avocado. Put together some Pico de Gallo or freshly made salsa. Store-bought is also quick and delicious, so just use your favorites. I mean if you do not like cilantro… use parsley or just dash on some hot sauce.

Whatever you choose to eat this or without these tacos will not change that they are simple and easy to make. It’s only 5 ingredients, which is awesome. My favorite or go-to seasonings that I use with almost all my dishes are Kosher salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and garlic powder. Salt enhances anything you are cooking, just do not overdo it. It’s easy to add more, but not so easy to take out.

Enjoy cooking! Happy Palate…Happy Plate! Let’s Eat!

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