Crispy Bake Chicken Tacos
“Discover the ultimate Crispy Chicken Tacos recipe – a culinary delight that combines the crunch of golden-brown tortillas with seasoned ground chicken and zesty toppings. Our step-by-step guide covers everything, from essential ingredients to safe preparation and expert tips for a gourmet twist. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining, these tacos are a flavor-packed fiesta you won’t want to miss. Get ready to elevate your taco game with our sizzling Crispy Chicken Tacos – a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!”
- Serves: 4 People
- Prep Time: 45 mintues
- Cooking: 25 mintues
- Difficulties: medium
Ingredients
For Cooking
- 2 ½tablespoons canola oil, divided
- 1pound ground chicken
- ½ medium sweet onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (4.5) (ounce) can chopped green chiles
- 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 ½ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
- 8 flour or corn tortillas, warmed
For Dressing
- 10 Sour cream
- 10 Pico de gallo
- 10 Guacamole
Nutritional Information
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1 tacos Calories
250 -300
Procedure
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Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Step 2: Prepare the Chicken Filling
2. In a medium-high heat non-stick skillet, heat 1 ½ tablespoons of canola oil.
Once the canola oil is hot, add diced sweet onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes or until they become translucent.
Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute or until the garlic becomes aromatic.
Add ground chicken and cook it until it’s browned. It may take 5-7 minutes for the chicken to brown.
After the ground chicken is browned, add chopped green chiles, chili powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, ground cumin, fresh cilantro, and lime juice. Mix everything together well. Season with salt and black pepper according to your taste.
Cook this mixture for an additional 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
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Step 3: Assemble the Tacos
9. Take a baking dish and add ½ tablespoon of canola oil to it.On each tortilla, add 2 tablespoons of shredded Mexican cheese and microwave them slightly to melt the cheese.
Now, spread the chicken mixture evenly on each tortilla, and then add another 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese.
Roll the tortillas to create tacos, and then place them in the baking dish. -
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Step 4: Bake the Tacos
13. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the tacos are toasted and crispy. -
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Step 5: Serve and Garnish
14. Remove the crispy baked chicken tacos from the oven and garnish them with sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole, or your favorite toppings. -
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Serve the crispy baked chicken tacos immediately and enjoy your meal!
Tips
Chicken Cooking: To ensure the chicken cooks evenly and becomes crispy, spread it in an even layer on the tortilla and avoid overloading.
Cheese Melt: Microwaving the tortillas with cheese slightly helps in melting the cheese and binding the tacos together.
Taco Assembly: When assembling the tacos, try to fold them tightly to prevent the filling from spilling out while baking.
Customization: Feel free to customize your tacos with additional toppings such as sliced jalapeños, sliced olives, or your favorite hot sauce for extra flavor.
Fresh Ingredients: Use fresh ingredients like cilantro and lime juice for the best flavor. Freshly squeezed lime juice adds a bright, zesty taste to the dish.
Toppings Variety: Offer a variety of toppings like sour cream, guacamole, or salsa to allow everyone to customize their tacos to their liking.
Now you have a complete “Crispy Baked Chicken Tacos” recipe with instructions, precautions, tips, and cooking times. Enjoy your delicious meal!
Precautions
Food Safety: Follow food safety guidelines. Handle chicken and other food items with care, and keep cold foods cold and hot foods hot.
Hot Oil: Exercise caution when heating oil and frying the chicken to avoid hot oil splatters. Use safety measures to prevent burns.
Tortilla Handling: Be careful when warming or filling tortillas to avoid burning your hands.
Baking Safety: Use oven mitts and handle the baking dish with care when placing it in or removing it from the oven.
Allergies: Check for food allergies and read all ingredients carefully to ensure the safety of individuals with food allergies.
Children and Pets: Keep children and pets away from the cooking area when preparing, eating, or using the oven or stovetop.
