Tex-Mex Street Fiesta Cookout Dinner
Discover a copycat version of the famous Texas Taco stand with this easy-to-make Tex-Mex Cookout Dinner recipe that brings street food flavors to your backyard.
Allergens
Contains gluten, dairy, and soy.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 packet fajita seasoning mix
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 8 flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 3 cups shredded lettuce
- 2 cups diced tomatoes
- 1 cup black beans, cooked and rinsed
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups salsa
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in fajita seasoning mix for at least 30 minutes or overnight for best flavor.
- Preheat your outdoor grill to medium high heat, and add oil. Grill the marinated chicken until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F), about 7 8 minutes per side. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Warm tortillas on the grill for 20 seconds on each side. Assemble your tacos with grilled chicken, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, black beans, sour cream, and salsa. Fold in half and serve immediately.
Chef’s Insight
The secret to this dish is in the marination of the chicken, allowing the fajita seasoning mix to penetrate the meat for maximum flavor.
Notes
Adjust portion sizes according to your hunger level; some may prefer two tacos while others might want three or four.