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Blackstone chicken street tacos

Prep Time1 hour 10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4
Calories: 683kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 kg boneless chicken thighs cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons ginger garlic paste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • Fresh cilantro or thyme for garnishing
  • 20 corn tortillas
  • Onion 1/2 sliced
  • Bell pepper 1/2 julienne cut
  • Tomatoes 1 diced
  • Jalapeno pepper 1 finely diced
  • Lime 1 medium-sized
  • Fresh cilantro 1/4 cup
  • Avocado 1 small diced
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken Thighs

  • In a bowl, combine the boneless chicken thighs pieces, black pepper, ginger garlic paste, olive oil, lime juice, soy sauce, and salt. You can also go for homemade taco seasoning. Mix well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated with the marinade. Allow the chicken to marinate for 2 hours at room temperature.

Step 2: Preheat the Blackstone Griddle

  • Before you start cooking, preheat your Blackstone griddle to ensure even heat distribution and prevent sticking. Set the griddle to medium heat and allow it to heat up for a few minutes.

Step 3: Cook the Marinated Chicken Thighs

  • Once the griddle is hot, add a drizzle of avocado or canola oil to prevent the chicken from sticking. Place the marinated chicken thighs bites on the griddle and cook for approximately 1-2 minutes per side. Flip the chicken halfway through the cooking process to ensure it is cooked evenly. The chicken should be cooked through and have a nice char on the outside.

Step 4: Rest the Cooked Chicken

  • Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the griddle and let it rest for about 30 minutes.My dear, that resting period after cooking is simply enchanting! It allows the juices to beautifully redistribute, resulting in tender and juicy meat. It's like a cozy embrace for this delightful tacos recipe.

Step 5: Toast the Corn Tortillas

  • While the chicken is resting, prepare the corn tortillas. Add a small amount of butter to the griddle and place the tortillas on it. Toast the tortillas until they turn golden brown and slightly crispy. This step adds a delicious crunch to the tacos.

Step 6: Assemble the Street Tacos

  • To serve the street tacos, take two toasted corn tortillas and layer them with the cooked chicken, diced avocado, diced onion, tomato, and chopped cilantro. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the toppings for a burst of citrus flavor. You can also add pickled veggies instead of Pico de gelle topping.

Notes

To keep your tortilla soft and warm for longer times you can wrap a stack of tortillas in aluminum foil and warm them in the oven at a low temperature for a few minutes.
Alternatively, you can warm them in a dry skillet over medium heat, flipping each tortilla for a few seconds until they become pliable and warm. Keep them covered with a kitchen towel to retain their softness until you're ready to assemble the tacos

Nutritional Values (per serving)

  • Carbohydrates 80g
  • Protein 53g, Fat 5g
  • Saturated Fat 6g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 14g
  • Trans Fat 0.08g
  • Cholesterol 169mg
  • Sodium 829
  • Potassium 1088mg
  • Fiber 19g
  • Sugar 5g
  • Vitamin A 698IU
  • Vitamin C 38mg
  • Calcium 188mg
  • Iron 8mg