Charred Chile–Marinated Grilled Chicken Tacos
If you’re searching for a vibrant and satisfying meal, look no further than these Charred Chile–Marinated Grilled Chicken Tacos. This delightful recipe brings the bold flavors of Mexico to your dinner table in a quick and easy way, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. The smoky marinade beautifully enhances the chicken, while homemade corn tortillas provide a fresh touch that elevates each bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium garlic cloves
- 5 dried guajillo chiles
- 3 dried chiles de árbol
- 4 whole allspice
- 2 onions (white or yellow)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1.5 tablespoons kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 12 homemade corn tortillas
- Tomatillo salsa
Instructions
- In a cast-iron skillet, char garlic cloves and dried chiles over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes until fragrant. Cool slightly, then blend with toasted allspice.
- Char onion wedges in the skillet until blackened on both sides, then add to the blender.
- Blend cooled ingredients with cinnamon stick, salt, black pepper, and water until smooth.
- Marinate chicken thighs in the mixture for at least one hour (up to five).
- Preheat grill; cook marinated chicken skin-side down for about six minutes per side until charred and cooked through (internal temp of 165°F).
- Rest chicken before chopping and serve in warm tortillas with tomatillo salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg