Chicken Street Tacos (Creamy Garlic Sauce)

by girlstar742 · January 18, 2026

These Chicken Street Tacos are packed with juicy, seasoned chicken and finished with a creamy garlic sauce that takes them over the top. Simple to make and bursting with flavor, they’re perfect for weeknight dinners, casual entertaining, or taco night at home.

This is a Simply Made Recipe provided by Lilly Ashley. Good recipes, without the paragraphs and fluff to sift through. Save the sifting for the baking!

⏱️ Prep Time | Cook Time | Yield

Yield: 8–10 tacos

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

🧾 Ingredients

Chicken

1½ lbs chicken breasts or thighs, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Salt & pepper, to taste

Creamy Garlic Sauce

½ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1–2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
Salt, to taste

For Serving

Small corn tortillas
Shredded lettuce or cabbage
Diced tomatoes
Fresh cilantro
Crumbled queso fresco or shredded cheese (optional)

🥣 Instructions

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and lightly browned.
In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, lime juice, and salt.
Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
Assemble tacos with chicken, toppings, and drizzle generously with creamy garlic sauce.
Serve immediately.