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close-up view of 4 crispy chicken tacos on a white plate.
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Crispy Chicken Tacos Recipe

These crispy chicken tacos are my latest obsession! Generously seasoned and baked on a sheet pan, these tacos are simple and delicious.
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Laurel Perry

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil plus more for the pan
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • ½ white onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup taco sauce
  • 8 corn tortillas warmed
  • 1½ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

Optional Toppings

  • Hot sauce
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Lime wedges
  • Guacamole

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Brush a baking sheet with oil.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Add in the chicken, onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook, breaking up the chicken into small pieces, until browned.
    1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 pound ground chicken, ½ white onion, 1 red bell pepper, 2 cloves garlic
    cooked ground chicken and veggies in a skillet.
  • Stir in the chili powder, cumin, and salt. Cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
    1 tablespoon chili powder, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Stir in the taco sauce until mixed well. Remove from the heat.
    ½ cup taco sauce
    seasoned chicken taco meat in a skillet.
  • Line your tortillas up on your sheet pan. Evenly divide the cheese between the tortillas. Top with the filling. Fold the tacos and gently press so they stay folded. Brush the top side of the tortilla with oil.
    8 corn tortillas, 1½ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
    8 assembled chicken tacos on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden and crispy. Serve with desired toppings.
    Hot sauce, Shredded lettuce, Lime wedges, Guacamole

Video

Notes

  • For extra crispy tacos, broil for the last minute. Watch closely!
  • Nutritional information does not include optional toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tacos | Calories: 487kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 137mg | Sodium: 1223mg | Potassium: 887mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2368IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 347mg | Iron: 3mg