Charred Chile–Marinated Grilled Chicken Tacos
Elevate your dinner game with these Charred Chile–Marinated Grilled Chicken Tacos! Bursting with robust flavors and smoky undertones, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Juicy, marinated chicken grilled to perfection is complemented by warm homemade corn tortillas and vibrant tomatillo salsa. Easy to prepare and fun to assemble, these tacos are sure to delight family and friends alike. With the option to customize fillings and toppings, this recipe caters to every palate. Get ready to impress with a meal that’s as satisfying as it is delicious!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium garlic cloves
- 5 dried guajillo chiles
- 3 dried chiles de árbol
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 12 homemade corn tortillas
- Tomatillo salsa
Instructions
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Char the garlic cloves and dried chiles until fragrant.
- Blend charred ingredients with allspice, black pepper, cinnamon, salt, and water until smooth.
- Marinate chicken thighs in the mixture for at least an hour (up to 5 hours for deeper flavor).
- Preheat grill; cook marinated chicken skin-side down until charred, then move to indirect heat until cooked through (165°F).
- Let chicken rest before chopping into bite-sized pieces.
- Warm tortillas and fill each with chicken and tomatillo salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg