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Spicy Thai Chicken Street Tacos with Fresh Salsa — chef-tested restaurant-quality photo

Spicy Thai Chicken Street Tacos with Fresh Salsa

  • Author: Isabella Cortez
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: 🌍 Global Flavors & Street Food
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Thai-Mexican Fusion

Description

Enjoy the vibrant flavors of Thailand with these spicy chicken street tacos topped with fresh salsa. A perfect fusion of street food and home cooking!


Ingredients

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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon fish sauce

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 tablespoon chili paste

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

8 small corn tortillas

1 cup shredded cabbage

1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

1 avocado, sliced

1 lime, cut into wedges


Instructions

1. Marinate the chicken thighs in soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, chili paste, garlic powder, and ground ginger for at least 30 minutes.

2. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Cook the marinated chicken thighs for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked and browned.

4. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice it thinly.

5. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.

6. Assemble the tacos by placing sliced chicken on each tortilla.

7. Top with shredded cabbage, fresh cilantro, and avocado slices.

8. Serve with lime wedges on the side.


Notes

These tacos are best enjoyed fresh. You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili paste according to your preference.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: tacos, chicken, street food, Thai, spicy