Chicken Street Tacos
Each Chicken Street Taco delivers 31g protein and 271 calories — a lean lunch option that fits tight macro targets. Quick-preps 6 servings on the stovetop, giving you ready-to-eat tacos for multiple days without the assembly line at mealtime. Perfect for maintaining a calorie deficit while staying full between training sessions.
Ingredients
- •Orange Juice, Fresh(60g)
- •Lime Juice, Fresh(15g)
- •Garlic
- •Ancho Chile, Dried(10g)
- •Onion powder(10g)
- •Paprika, Smoked(10g)
- •2 teaspoons sea salt
- •2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
- •Chicken Thigh, Boneless Skinless(907g)
Boneless skinless thighs. Fattier than breast but more forgiving to cook.
- •Mango
- •Yellow Onion
- •Cabbage, Green(480g)
- •Cilantro, Fresh(120g)
- •Lime Juice, Fresh(30g)
- •Sea Salt, To Taste
- •Tortilla, Corn, 6-Inch
- •Avocado
- •Salsa Verde, Prepared, Store-Bought(120g)
- •Lime
Instructions
- 1Make the chicken. In a large bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken thighs and turn to coat. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- 2Preheat the oven to 425°F with a rack in the center position. Line a rimmed sheet pan with foil. Set a metal cooling rack inside the prepared sheet. Place the marinated chicken on the cooling rack and bake the chicken for about 15 minutes, turn the broiler to HIGH and broil for 5 minutes, or until charred and the internal temperature reads 165°F on an instant-read thermometer.
- 3Transfer the chicken to a cutting board, rest for 5 minutes, then thinly slice.
- 4Meanwhile, make the slaw. In a large bowl, combine the mangos, red onion, cabbage, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
- 5Divide the chicken evenly among the tortillas. Add the slaw, avocados, and salsa verde, if using. Serve the tacos with lime wedges for squeezing, if desired.
Nutrition — Per Serving
271
calories
31g
protein
13g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 11g
- Saturated fat
- 2.6g
- Sodium
- 302 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 4.2g
6 servings per batch · ~294g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Chicken Street Tacos have per serving?
Each serving has 31g of protein with only 271 calories, making it one of the leanest protein options available. The macro split is 13g fat and 11g carbs, so you're getting protein-dense nutrition with minimal carb load.
How long does Chicken Street Tacos take to prep?
This recipe qualifies as quick prep and yields 6 servings on the stovetop, so you can batch-prepare an entire week's worth of lunches in one cooking session. Stovetop cooking means minimal equipment cleanup compared to oven-based alternatives.
Is Chicken Street Tacos good for fat loss?
At 271 calories and 31g protein per serving, this recipe is highly effective for fat loss phases where you need to create a calorie deficit without sacrificing protein intake. The low carb content (11g) keeps insulin response minimal while the high protein supports muscle retention during a cut.
