Charred Chile–Marinated Grilled Chicken Tacos
If you’re craving a vibrant and flavorful meal, these Charred Chile–Marinated Grilled Chicken Tacos are your perfect choice! Bursting with smoky flavors and fresh ingredients, this dish is an ideal centerpiece for busy weeknights or laid-back gatherings. The combination of homemade corn tortillas, expertly marinated chicken, and zesty tomatillo salsa creates a delightful culinary experience that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6 (12 tacos) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium garlic cloves
- 5 medium-size dried guajillo chiles
- 3 medium-size dried chiles de árbol
- 2 small white or yellow onions
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 12 (4 1/2-inch) Homemade Corn Tortillas
- Tomatillo Salsa Cruda
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by charring garlic and chiles in a skillet, then blending with spices and water.
- Char onion wedges until blackened.
- Blend charred garlic, chiles, onions, spices, and water into a smooth marinade.
- Coat chicken thighs in marinade and refrigerate for 1 to 5 hours.
- Grill chicken until fully cooked; chop into pieces.
- Assemble tacos using warm tortillas topped with tomatillo salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg