Description
Sizzling chorizo street tacos bring Mexican street fare directly to kitchen counters. Spicy sausage, fresh cilantro, and warm tortillas create an authentic culinary experience you can savor without traveling south of the border.
Ingredients
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Meat and Protein:
- 1 lb chorizo sausage
- 1 lb chicken thighs (optional)
Vegetables and Garnish:
- 1 white onion
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro
- 2 limes
- 1 jalapeño pepper
Taco Components:
- 12 small corn tortillas
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Dice white onion and chop fresh cilantro, setting aside for later garnishing.
- Slice jalapeño into thin rings, removing seeds for milder heat if desired.
- Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil.
- Crumble chorizo into the skillet, cooking for 5-7 minutes until browned and releasing its rich, spicy oils.
- If using chicken thighs, dice and add to the skillet, cooking alongside chorizo until fully cooked through and reaching 165°F internal temperature.
- Season the meat mixture with salt and black pepper, stirring to distribute evenly.
- In a separate pan, quickly warm corn tortillas for 30 seconds on each side until slightly crisp and pliable.
- Layer warm tortillas with the chorizo and chicken mixture.
- Top each taco generously with diced onions and chopped cilantro.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over tacos just before serving to brighten the flavors.
- Garnish with jalapeño rings for an optional spicy kick.
- Serve immediately while ingredients are hot and tortillas are fresh.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by removing jalapeño seeds or adding extra for spice lovers, tailoring the taco’s intensity to personal preference.
- Enhance flavor depth by letting chorizo release its oils completely, creating a rich, caramelized base for the meat mixture.
- Prepare toppings in advance to streamline assembly and ensure fresh, crisp garnishes that elevate the overall taco experience.
- Choose high-quality corn tortillas and warm them briefly to prevent breaking and maximize authentic street taco texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 366
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 63 mg