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Charred Chile–Marinated Grilled Chicken Tacos

Delicious tacos made with juicy grilled chicken thighs marinated in a flavorful blend of chiles and served with fresh tomatillo salsa.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade

  • 1 lb Boneless Chicken Thighs Skinless and boneless for best results.
  • 2 each Chiles (Ancho and Guajillo) Use a mix based on your heat preference.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lime Juice Use freshly squeezed for best flavor.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh cloves preferred.
  • 1 tsp Cumin Adds earthy flavor.
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste.

For Serving

  • 8 each Tortillas Homemade preferred for authenticity.
  • 1 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped; optional substitute with parsley.
  • 2 each Tomatillos For the fresh salsa.
  • 1/2 each Onion For salsa.
  • 1 each Jalapeño Adjust according to heat preference.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a blender, combine the chiles (seeded and soaked if dried), lime juice, garlic cloves, cumin, and salt until smooth.
  • Place the boneless chicken thighs in a large bowl or zip-top bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken, coating well.
  • Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.

Grilling

  • Preheat your grill to medium-high (about 400°F).
  • Grill the marinated chicken for approximately 6-7 minutes on each side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Remove chicken from the grill and let it rest for about 5 minutes.

Salsa Preparation

  • While the chicken is grilling, blend tomatillos, onion, and jalapeños together for salsa. Adjust salt as necessary.

Serving

  • Slice the grilled chicken into thin strips.
  • Warm tortillas on the grill for a few seconds before serving.
  • Serve the sliced chicken in tortillas, topped with tomatillo salsa and cilantro.

Notes

Feel free to customize with extra spices or different toppings based on your taste.
Keyword Charred Chicken, Grilled Chicken Tacos, Marinated Chicken, Taco Night, Tomatillo Salsa