Charred Chile–Marinated Grilled Chicken Tacos
Discover the ultimate flavor experience with Charred Chile–Marinated Grilled Chicken Tacos! These tacos are a delightful blend of smoky grilled chicken, fresh tomatillo salsa, and homemade tortillas that create an unforgettable meal perfect for any occasion. The vibrant marinade infuses the chicken with rich flavors, making each bite a celebration of taste. Whether you’re hosting a weekend gathering or preparing a quick weeknight dinner, these tacos are sure to impress family and friends alike. Dive into this easy-to-follow recipe and elevate your taco game!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 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
- 4 whole allspice
- 2 small white or yellow onions
- 1 (1-inch) cinnamon stick
- 1.5 tablespoons kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup water
- 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 until fragrant. Blend with allspice, onion wedges, cinnamon, salt, black pepper, and water until smooth.
- Marinate the chicken thighs in the mixture for at least 1 hour (up to 5 hours for more flavor).
- Grill marinated chicken on medium-high heat until charred and cooked through.
- Assemble tacos by warming tortillas and topping with grilled chicken and tomatillo salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg