Crispy Baked Chicken Tacos (Easy Ground Chicken Recipe)

30 mins
Serves 6
https://sweetfamilymeals.com/recipe/crispy-baked-chicken-tacos/

Directions

  1. 1Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  2. 2Add the ground chicken and break it apart with a spatula.
  3. 3Season the chicken with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  4. 4Cook the chicken for about 7–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is fully cooked and lightly golden.
  5. 5Set the cooked chicken aside.
  6. 6In the same pan, add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  7. 7Add the sliced onion and bell peppers to the pan.
  8. 8Season the vegetables with salt and black pepper.
  9. 9Cook the vegetables for about 5–6 minutes until they are softened and slightly caramelized.
  10. 10Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  11. 11Place the tortillas on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
  12. 12On one half of each tortilla, sprinkle a little shredded cheese.
  13. 13Add some cooked chicken on top of the cheese.
  14. 14Top with the sautéed vegetables.
  15. 15Fold each tortilla over the filling to create a taco shape.
  16. 16Lightly brush the tops of the tacos with olive oil.
  17. 17Sprinkle extra cheese and sweet corn over the tacos.
  18. 18Bake for 10–12 minutes until the tortillas become crispy and the cheese is melted and golden.
  19. 19Let the tacos cool slightly.
  20. 20Serve warm and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheese
  • 0.5 cup sweet corn
  • olive oil, for brushing

Equipment

large panspatulabaking trayparchment paperoven

Tips

  • Don’t overfill the tortillas to ensure they close easily and get crispy.
  • Sprinkle cheese on top of the folded tortillas for an extra golden, crispy layer and to help keep them sealed.
  • Bake at a high temperature (425°F/220°C) for golden and crunchy tortillas with perfectly melted cheese.
  • Don’t overcrowd the baking tray; leave space between tacos for even crisping.
  • Lightly brush tortillas with olive oil to help them turn crispy and golden.