Charred Chile–Marinated Grilled Chicken Tacos
If you’re craving a vibrant and delicious dinner, these Charred Chile–Marinated Grilled Chicken Tacos are the perfect solution! Bursting with smoky flavors and fresh ingredients, this recipe features tender marinated chicken grilled to perfection, all wrapped in homemade corn tortillas. Ideal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, these tacos are sure to impress family and friends alike. With easy preparation steps and customizable options, you can tailor this dish to your taste. Get ready to enjoy a flavorful meal that will become a staple in your kitchen!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4 (2 tacos per serving) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium garlic cloves
- 5 dried guajillo chiles
- 3 dried chiles de árbol
- 2 small onions
- 1.5 tablespoons kosher salt
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- Homemade corn tortillas
- Tomatillo salsa
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by charring garlic and dried chiles in a skillet.
- Char onion wedges until blackened for added sweetness.
- Blend charred ingredients with salt, pepper, cinnamon stick, and water until smooth.
- Marinate chicken thighs in the mixture for at least one hour (up to five hours).
- Grill marinated chicken over direct heat until charred, then move to indirect heat to cook through.
- Let the chicken rest before chopping it into bite-sized pieces and serving on warm tortillas with tomatillo salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg