Description
Crispy Baked Chicken Tacos are the ultimate weeknight meal, combining convenience with mouthwatering flavors. These tacos are loaded with seasoned ground chicken, melted cheese, and your choice of fresh toppings—all baked to crispy perfection without any frying. Ideal for busy families or taco nights with friends, this easy recipe offers a healthier alternative to traditional fried tacos while still delivering satisfying crunch in every bite. Customize them with your favorite ingredients for a fun and interactive dining experience that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 2 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1/2 medium sweet onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 8 flour or corn tortillas (warmed)
- Pico de gallo
- Guacamole
- Shredded lettuce
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and lightly oil a baking sheet.
- In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon canola oil over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken, onion, and garlic; cook until browned (3–5 minutes). Drain excess fat.
- Stir in green chiles, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, and cumin; cook for another 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Remove from heat and mix in cilantro and lime juice; season to taste. Incorporate 1 cup of shredded cheese.
- Spread chicken mixture on half of each tortilla; top with cheese before folding over.
- Arrange tacos on the baking sheet and brush tops with remaining oil.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until crispy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (160g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg