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Close up of Crispy Chicken Tacos topped with fresh cilantro and melted cheese.

Crispy Chicken Tacos

5 from 1 vote
Aliana Recipes
Golden, crunch-focused, and savory. Shredded poultry simmered in a zesty salsa broth is folded into corn shells and baked until the edges turn perfectly brittle and the cheese bubbles over the sides.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings:4 people
Course:Dinner
Cuisine:Mexican
Calories:385kcal
Cost:$12

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breast shreddable
  • 12 corn tortillas 5-6 inch size
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons cooking oil avocado or olive
  • 1 batch taco seasoning
  • ½ cup salsa any heat level
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 8 oz Mexican blend cheese shredded

Equipment

  • 1 Baking sheet
  • 1 Parchment paper
  • 1 Large skillet with lid

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet and sear the breast meat with seasoning until the exterior turns a light golden color.
  2. Add salsa and broth, then simmer with a lid on until the meat is tender and pulls apart effortlessly.
  3. Warm each tortilla in a small pan briefly until they feel soft and flexible enough for folding without breaking.
  4. Stuff the shells with meat and cheese, placing them on a baking sheet to prepare for the final crisping.
  5. Brush the exteriors with oil and bake at 425°F until the cheese is melted and the shells are audibly brittle.

Nutrition

Serving: 280g (3 tacos)Calories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 32gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 840mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2g

Notes

Warming the tortillas before assembly is critical to prevent them from cracking when folded. For an even crunchier finish, use a pastry brush to apply a light layer of oil to both sides of the assembled shells before they hit the oven.