Blackstone Chicken Street Tacos

We love making chicken on the Blackstone. It always cooks perfectly and full of flavor. These Chicken Street Tacos is one of our favorites to cook on the griddle.

Tender boneless chicken thighs are diced and marinated in a simple seasoning and then cooked on the griddle. Street tacos size corn tortilla are filled with tender chicken, avocado and pico de gallo for a delicious taco recipe.

This is the perfect recipe to feed a crowd or a quick and easy weeknight meal if you don’t have a Blackstone, this Grilled Chicken Street Tacos is also a great option.

Why We Love This Recipe

These Mexican Street Tacos are perfect for any occasion or meal. The Blackstone cooks the chicken with the perfect amount of flavor. The ingredients are simple and this Blackstone Recipe comes together quick and easy.

Add your favorite toppings and serve with refried beans for a complete meal idea.

Ingredients 

• Boneless Chicken Thighs– Diced into bite size pieces 
• Mini Corn Tortillas – We like using the street taco size

Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.

Chicken Street Taco Substitutions

• Chicken Variations – We recommend using skinless chicken thighs in this recipe, but you can easily use chicken breast. Cooking time may vary for chicken breast.
• Limes – Any citrus flavor squeezed on the chicken diced will give it amazing flavor.
• Oil – When cooking on the Blackstone, make sure to use a high smoke point.
• Seasoning – Feel free to change the seasoning to what you have. You can even use a taco seasoning blend.
• Tortilla – We love to find the small street taco size tortilla to use for this recipe. You can use flour or there are many options that meat your diet restrictions.

How to Make Chicken Street Tacos on a Blackstone Griddle

• Step 1 – In a medium size mixing bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, paprika, salt, pepper and chopped cilantro. 

• Step 2 – Add in the chicken and marinade for at least 1 hour or up to overnight. 

• Step 3 – Preheat a Blackstone grill over medium high heat (400 degrees Fahrenheit) and rub some oil on the grill.  

• Step 4 – Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook on the Blackstone for 7-10 minutes (tossing every few minutes) until the chicken reaches an internal temperature for 165 degrees F.

• Step 5 – Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes.  

• Step 6 – Place the tortillas on the Blackstone grill and grill for 1-2 minutes per side to warm them through and are browned slightly.  

• Step 7 – When serving, double up the tortillas and top each set with the diced chicken, avocado, red onion, chopped cilantro and fresh lime wedges. Enjoy! 

Expert Tips

• Marinate Chicken – To give the chicken the best flavor, make sure to marinate it for at least for an hour.
• Prepare Blackstone – Make sure to heat the Blackstone and oil the flat top. This gives the chicken the best texture and prevents it from sticking to the griddle.
• Allow Chicken to Rest – We recommend to allow the chicken to rest before serving after cooking. This locks in the juices and gives the chicken more flavor.
• Stovetop – If you prefer you can cook the chicken in a cast iron skillet on the stovetop.

Topping Ideas

Toppings are just as important for these street tacos. We like to set up a taco bar with many different options to top with your chicken with. These are some of our favorites.

• Chopped Onions
• Diced Avocado
• Pica de Gallo
• Salsa
• Shredded Lettuce
• Mexican Cheese
• Slice Jalapenos
• Hot Sauce
• Bell Peppers
• Sour Cream