High Protein Crispy Cheesy Chicken Tacos

18 mins
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Slice your chicken thighs into small cubes.
  2. 2Slice your chicken thighs into small cubes.
  3. 3Slice your chicken thighs into small cubes.
  4. 4Add seasonings (Salt, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Smoked Paprika, Parsley, Oregano, Cumin) and olive oil to the chicken. Add more seasoning if needed.
  5. 5Add seasonings (Salt, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Smoked Paprika, Parsley, Oregano, Cumin) and olive oil to the chicken. Add more seasoning if needed.
  6. 6Add seasonings (Salt, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Smoked Paprika, Parsley, Oregano, Cumin) and olive oil to the chicken. Add more seasoning if needed.
  7. 7Cook the chicken on medium high heat in light butter or cooking spray for 6 to 8 minutes until golden brown and seared.
  8. 8Cook the chicken on medium high heat in light butter or cooking spray for 6 to 8 minutes until golden brown and seared.
  9. 9Cook the chicken on medium high heat in light butter or cooking spray for 6 to 8 minutes until golden brown and seared.
  10. 10Rub each taco on one side with the chicken juices.
  11. 11Rub each taco on one side with the chicken juices.
  12. 12Rub each taco on one side with the chicken juices.
  13. 13Add a layer of mozzarella, some of that juicy chicken, and fresh salsa to each taco.
  14. 14Add a layer of mozzarella, some of that juicy chicken, and fresh salsa to each taco.
  15. 15Add a layer of mozzarella, some of that juicy chicken, and fresh salsa to each taco.
  16. 16Fold and press the tacos tightly. Repeat this for six tacos.
  17. 17Fold and press the tacos tightly. Repeat this for six tacos.
  18. 18Fold and press the tacos tightly. Repeat this for six tacos.
  19. 19Oven bake or air fry the tacos for 8 to 10 minutes at 200C/400F until golden and super crispy, flipping halfway to crisp both sides.
  20. 20Oven bake or air fry the tacos for 8 to 10 minutes at 200C/400F until golden and super crispy, flipping halfway to crisp both sides.
  21. 21Oven bake or air fry the tacos for 8 to 10 minutes at 200C/400F until golden and super crispy, flipping halfway to crisp both sides.
  22. 22For the taco sauce, combine low-fat yogurt, light mayo, chipotle paste, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and a dash of milk.
  23. 23For the taco sauce, combine low-fat yogurt, light mayo, chipotle paste, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and a dash of milk.
  24. 24For the taco sauce, combine low-fat yogurt, light mayo, chipotle paste, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and a dash of milk.
  25. 25Blend the taco sauce ingredients until completely smooth.
  26. 26Blend the taco sauce ingredients until completely smooth.
  27. 27Blend the taco sauce ingredients until completely smooth.
  28. 28Bottle the taco sauce up for the week.
  29. 29Bottle the taco sauce up for the week.
  30. 30Bottle the taco sauce up for the week.
  31. 31Serve the tacos while they're hot and crispy with the sauce, chopped coriander, grated Parmesan, and a squeeze of lime juice.
  32. 32Serve the tacos while they're hot and crispy with the sauce, chopped coriander, grated Parmesan, and a squeeze of lime juice.
  33. 33Serve the tacos while they're hot and crispy with the sauce, chopped coriander, grated Parmesan, and a squeeze of lime juice.

Ingredients

  • 600 g Raw Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, cut into small cubes
  • 600 g Raw Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, cut into small cubes
  • 600 g Raw Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, cut into small cubes
  • 1.5 Tsp Salt
  • 1.5 Tsp Salt
  • 1.5 Tsp Salt
  • 1.5 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1.5 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1.5 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1.5 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 1.5 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 1.5 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 2 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 2 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 2 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1.5 Tsp Parsley
  • 1.5 Tsp Parsley
  • 1.5 Tsp Parsley
  • 1.5 Tsp Oregano
  • 1.5 Tsp Oregano
  • 1.5 Tsp Oregano
  • 1 Tsp Cumin
  • 1 Tsp Cumin
  • 1 Tsp Cumin
  • 2 Tsp Olive Oil
  • 2 Tsp Olive Oil
  • 2 Tsp Olive Oil
  • Cooking Spray or Light Butter
  • Cooking Spray or Light Butter
  • Cooking Spray or Light Butter
  • 6 Mini Street Soft Tacos
  • 6 Mini Street Soft Tacos
  • 6 Mini Street Soft Tacos
  • 90 g Shredded Mozzarella
  • 90 g Shredded Mozzarella
  • 90 g Shredded Mozzarella
  • Fresh Salsa (red onion, tomato, coriander, lime juice, black pepper)
  • Fresh Salsa (red onion, tomato, coriander, lime juice, black pepper)
  • Fresh Salsa (red onion, tomato, coriander, lime juice, black pepper)
  • 150 g Low Fat Yogurt
  • 150 g Low Fat Yogurt
  • 150 g Low Fat Yogurt
  • 50 g Light Mayo
  • 50 g Light Mayo
  • 50 g Light Mayo
  • 50 g Chipotle Paste
  • 50 g Chipotle Paste
  • 50 g Chipotle Paste
  • 0.5 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 0.5 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 0.5 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 0.5 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 0.5 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 0.5 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 0.5 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 0.5 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 0.5 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 0.5 Tsp Cumin
  • 0.5 Tsp Cumin
  • 0.5 Tsp Cumin
  • dash Milk
  • dash Milk
  • dash Milk
  • Chopped Coriander
  • Chopped Coriander
  • Chopped Coriander
  • Grated Parmesan
  • Grated Parmesan
  • Grated Parmesan
  • Lime Juice
  • Lime Juice
  • Lime Juice

Equipment

OvenAir FryerBlender

Tips

  • Add more seasoning if you can still see chicken.
  • Rub each taco on one side with the chicken juices before assembly.
  • Assemble with mozzarella, cooked chicken, and salsa in that order.
  • Flip tacos halfway through baking/air frying to crisp both sides.
  • Serve hot with the sauce, garnish, and a squeeze of lime.