These chicken tacos are made with thighs, which are more flavorful than chicken breasts; plus, they're less expensive. Put them to work in any fast weeknight preparation, starting with these spiced tacos.
Recipe information
Yield
4 Servings
Ingredients
1
medium onion, cut into wedges, keeping root intact
2
garlic cloves, finely chopped
1
pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs
1
tablespoon cumin seeds, coarsely crushed
1
tablespoon vegetable oil
1
teaspoon kosher salt
1
/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8
corn tortillas, warmed (for serving)
2
avocados, sliced (for serving)
Cilantro sprigs, sliced radishes, and lime wedges (for serving)
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Preparation
Step 1
Prepare grill for medium-high heat. Toss onion, garlic, chicken, cumin, oil, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Grill onion and chicken until cooked through and lightly charred, about 4 minutes per side.
Step 2
Let chicken rest 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with tortillas, avocados, Charred Tomatillo Salsa Verde, cilantro, radishes, and lime wedges.
Nutrition Per Serving
4 servings
1 serving contains: Calories (kcal) 410 Fat (g) 23 Saturated Fat (g) 3.5 Cholesterol (mg) 55 Carbohydrates (g) 36 Dietary Fiber (g) 11 Total Sugars (g) 2 Protein (g) 18 Sodium (mg) 630