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.
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.