Description
These Crispy Chicken Tacos are a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for any day of the week. Made with shredded chicken seasoned to perfection, melted cheese, and crispy tortillas, these tacos are sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
Shredded Chicken:
- 4 cups shredded chicken (leftover is ideal)
- 2 tablespoons chicken taco seasoning
Tacos:
- 14 corn tortillas
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 lb shredded Monterey jack cheese or pepper jack cheese
Optional Toppings:
- Lime wedges
- Avocados or guacamole
- Chopped Tomatoes or salsa
- Fresh cilantro
- Sour cream
- Shredded Lettuce
- Hot sauce
- Creamy chipotle sauce
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450ºF.
- Season Chicken: Toss the shredded chicken with the chicken taco seasoning and set it aside.
- Prepare Tortillas: Wrap corn tortillas in a damp tea towel or paper towels and microwave until pliable. Set aside.
- Oil Tortillas: Brush tortillas with olive oil and stack with cheese and chicken.
- Fill Tortillas: Place chicken mixture on tortillas, fold, and bake.
- Bake: Bake the tacos until crispy and golden brown.
- Serve: Allow the tacos to rest before serving, and squeeze fresh lime juice over them.
Notes
- Feel free to customize your tacos with your favorite toppings.
- Adjust the seasoning to suit your taste preferences.
- These tacos are best served fresh and hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Crispy Chicken Tacos, Chicken Tacos, Mexican Tacos, Easy Tacos, Homemade Tacos
