# High Protein Crispy Cheesy Chicken Tacos

These are crispiest, high protein, cheesy chicken tacos, less than 300 calories each, incredibly delicious, so crunchy and perfect for weight loss.

- Servings: 12 servings
- Total time: 18 min
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1200 g Raw Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, cut into small cubes
- 3 Tsp Salt
- 3 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 3 Tsp Onion Powder
- 4 Tsp Smoked Paprika
- 3 Tsp Parsley
- 3 Tsp Oregano
- 2 Tsp Cumin
- 4 Tsp Olive Oil
- Cooking Spray or Light Butter
- 12 Mini Street Soft Tacos (Brand: Luchito)
- 180 g Shredded Mozzarella
- Fresh Salsa (red onion, tomato, coriander, lime juice, black pepper)
- 300 g Low Fat Yogurt
- 100 g Light Mayo
- 100 g Chipotle Paste
- 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 Tsp Onion Powder
- 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 Tsp Cumin
- 2 dash Milk
- Chopped Coriander
- Grated Parmesan
- Lime Juice

## Instructions

1. Slice your chicken thighs into small cubes.
2. Add seasonings (Salt, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Smoked Paprika, Parsley, Oregano, Cumin) with olive oil to the chicken.
3. Cook the chicken on medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes until golden and delicious.
4. Rub each taco on one side with the chicken juices until fully covered.
5. Assemble the tacos by adding a layer of mozzarella, some of the cooked chicken, and fresh salsa.
6. Fold and press the taco tightly.
7. Repeat this process for six tacos.
8. Oven bake or air fry the tacos for 8 to 10 minutes until golden and super crispy, flipping halfway to crisp both sides.
9. For the taco sauce, combine low fat yogurt, light mayo, chipotle paste, seasonings (Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Smoked Paprika, Cumin), and a dash of milk in a blender.
10. Blend until completely smooth.
11. Bottle the sauce for the week.
12. Serve the tacos while they're hot and crispy with the sauce.

## Equipment

- oven
- air fryer

## Tips

- If you can still see chicken, add more seasoning.
- Serve the tacos while they're hot and crispy with the sauce.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1aYYZi7Ry9/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/9e0820c8-35f3-488b-be99-912439e14744
- Extracted: 2026-01-11

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