Description
These Crispy Chicken Tacos are cheesy, crispy and so delicious. Chicken is seasoned, then baked until tender and moist. The chicken is shredded then stuffed inside fresh tortillas with lots of cheese and baked until golden and crisp. Serve these with homemade Cilantro Lime Crema for the perfect finishing touch.
Ingredients
- 12 Fajita size (5.5 – 6.5”) Flour or Corn tortillas
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings
- 2 cups shredded cheese (Mexican blend, or cheddar)
- Purple onion, thinly sliced
Cilantro Lime Crema
- 1/2 cup greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeno, seeds removed
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400F.
2. In a blender, add all ingredients for the Cilantro Lime Crema. Blend until smooth. Place sauce in refrigerator to chill and set up.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, oregano and salt and pepper. Place chicken on a quarter sheet pan, then sprinkle both sides evenly with seasoning.
4. Bake chicken 400F for 15-20 mins or until chicken is 165F. Allow to cool enough to handle, then using two forks, shred chicken.
5. On a sheet pan lined with parchment paper, assemble tacos. Place tortillas on baking sheet, then sprinkle cheese on one side along with shredded chicken and red onion. Fold the tortilla in half, then use a toothpick to secure the taco together.
6. Increase oven temperature to 425F and bake for 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and tacos are crispy.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Mexican