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Smashed Chicken Tacos

Crispy Smashed Chicken Tacos: Your New Taco Tuesday Favorite

These crispy smashed chicken tacos with zesty slaw are a must-try flavor explosion for your Taco Tuesday.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Tacos
  • 7 oz Lean Ground Chicken Breast ground turkey can be used
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Crunch
  • ½ cup Crushed Salted Corn Tortilla Chips or seasoned panko
  • ½ cup Grated Cheddar Cheese low-fat optional
For the Zesty Slaw
  • cup Shredded Red Cabbage
  • 1 cup Shredded Lettuce
  • 2 tablespoons Light Mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Low-fat Greek Yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Chopped Fresh Coriander
For Cooking/Serving
  • Oil Spray
  • Hot Sauce optional

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • non-stick skillet
  • Ziplock Bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Toppings: Crush the corn tortilla chips in a ziplock bag until coarse crumbs are achieved. Grate the cheddar cheese and set aside.
  2. Make the Sauce: In a bowl, combine light mayonnaise, low-fat Greek yogurt, chopped coriander, and a pinch of salt to create a creamy sauce.
  3. Mix the Chicken: Combine lean ground chicken with garlic powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly.
  4. Assemble Tacos: Lay mini tortillas and spread an even layer of the seasoned chicken mixture, followed by crushed tortilla chips and grated cheese.
  5. Cook Tacos: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, spray with oil, place the tacos chicken-side down, and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden.
  6. Serve: Remove cooked tacos from the pan, top with zesty slaw and creamy sauce, and add hot sauce if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, choose mini wheat or corn tortillas. Enjoy tacos fresh; leftovers can be refrigerated for 1-2 days, and reheated in a pan.

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