Ingredients
– 1 pound ground chicken
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 onion, finely chopped
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon chili powder
– 1 teaspoon cumin
– ½ teaspoon paprika
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ¼ teaspoon black pepper
– 12 small corn or flour tortillas
– 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
– 1 cup lettuce, shredded
– 1 cup tomatoes, diced
– ½ cup sour cream (optional)
– ½ cup salsa (optional)
– Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Creating Crispy Baked Chicken Tacos is simple when you follow these steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking.
2. Cook the Chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté the onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
3. Add Chicken and Spices: Add the ground chicken to the skillet. Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Prepare Tortillas: While the chicken cooks, wrap tortillas in aluminum foil and place them in the oven for 5 minutes to warm.
5. Assemble Tacos: Remove the tortillas from the oven. Spoon the chicken mixture into each tortilla, then sprinkle with cheese.
6. Bake Tacos: Place the filled tacos upright in a baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes or until the shells are crispy and the cheese is melted.
7. Prepare Toppings: While the tacos are baking, prepare your toppings: shred lettuce, dice tomatoes, and gather sour cream and salsa.
8. Serve: Once baked, remove the tacos from the oven. Let them cool for a minute before serving.
9. Garnish: Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, salsa, and fresh cilantro, as desired.
These straightforward steps will guide you in creating the most amazing Crispy Baked Chicken Tacos!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 28g