Baked Chicken Tacos
Baked Chicken Tacos are super flavorful, easy to make and crispy! You won't make tacos any other way again.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken meat - I recommend a fat percentage around 90%. If you use 99% lean, the meat will be dry.
- 3 tablespoons diced yellow onion
- avocado oil spray
- ½ tablespoon smoked paprika
- ½ tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ cup canned diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons canned diced green chilis
- 3 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 10 corn tortillas
Instructions
- First, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Heat a pan on medium heat and spray with avocado oil. Add onion and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Next, add ground chicken and all spices to the pan. Use a spatula to break up the chicken. Cook for about 6 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink.
- Then, add diced tomatoes, green chilis and cilantro. Let cook on medium low heat, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes and then remove from the heat.
- Spray the corn tortillas on both sides with oil very well. Place them on a baking sheet. Evenly distribute the chicken mixture onto one side of each tortilla with a sprinkle of cheese.
- Bake them for 4-5 minutes until the cheese melts and they are soft and pliable. Then, fold over the tortillas. Use the back of a spatula to press them down. Place them back into the oven for 10-15 more minutes, or until crispy.
- Serve the tacos with your favorite toppings. I served mine with a sauce made from full-fat Greek yogurt, fresh lime juice and avocado!
Nutrition Facts
Baked Chicken Tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 477
Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 11g
Cholesterol 126mg42%
Sodium 669mg29%
Potassium 873mg25%
Carbohydrates 35g12%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 31g62%
Vitamin A 1086IU22%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 286mg29%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
This nutrition information is an estimate and should not be taken as fact. The owner of this website is not liable for this estimation.
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