Description
Crispy mini chicken tacos bring zesty Mexican street fare right to your kitchen. Packed with juicy shredded chicken, these bite-sized delights promise a flavor explosion you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (1 lb) seasoned shredded chicken breast
Dairy:
- 8 ounces (8 oz) shredded colby jack cheese
Tortillas and Cooking Essentials:
- 20–24 street taco corn tortillas
- Olive oil or cooking spray
Instructions
- Ignite the oven to a scorching 425 degrees Fahrenheit, creating the perfect environment for a rapid, transformative cooking process.
- Arrange corn tortillas across a baking sheet, delicately coating each surface with a whisper of olive oil or a light mist of cooking spray to guarantee an ultimate crunch.
- Distribute seasoned chicken generously onto the center of each tortilla, followed by a lavish sprinkle of colby jack cheese, allowing the dairy to act as a delectable binding agent.
- Slide the baking sheet into the heated oven for a brief 2-minute interval, permitting the cheese to soften and create a malleable foundation for folding.
- Carefully extract the sheet and swiftly fold each tortilla into a half-moon shape, gently pressing the edges to create a sturdy taco structure that encapsulates the flavorful filling.
- Return the nascent tacos to the oven, continuing the culinary transformation for 12-15 minutes until the edges morph into a golden, crisp landscape.
- Transfer the mini tacos to a serving platter, accompanied by refreshing garnishes like tangy sour cream, zesty salsa, and a vibrant shower of freshly chopped cilantro to elevate the sensory experience.
Notes
- Dive into a crispy, cheesy adventure with these mini chicken tacos that transform simple ingredients into a mouthwatering meal.
- Olive oil or cooking spray creates the perfect golden crunch, turning ordinary corn tortillas into irresistible crispy shells.
- Customize your taco experience by experimenting with different cheese blends and adding your favorite toppings for a personalized touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg