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Healthy Oven Baked Chicken Tacos

Crispy Healthy Oven Baked Chicken Tacos You'll Love

Enjoy these Healthy Oven Baked Chicken Tacos, a guilt-free delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil or olive oil
  • 1 medium Onion diced, can substitute with shallots
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced, or garlic powder
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken can substitute with turkey or lean beef
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika or smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin or coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt or kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper or cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon Chipotle Pepper omit for less heat
  • 1/2 cup Mild Red Enchilada Sauce homemade or store-bought
For the Tacos
  • 8 thin Corn Tortillas or whole wheat/flour tortillas
  • 1 cup Mexican-Blend Shredded Cheese optional: dairy-free cheese

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large skillet, heat the avocado oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  2. Add ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it apart. Cook for 5-7 minutes until no longer pink.
  3. Stir in paprika, cumin, sea salt, black pepper, and chipotle pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and mix in enchilada sauce until well combined.
  5. Wrap corn tortillas in a damp kitchen towel and microwave for 30 seconds.
  6. Spoon in 2-3 tablespoons of chicken filling into each tortilla, sprinkle cheese, and fold.
  7. Arrange on a baking sheet, cover with another sheet for crispiness, and bake for 18 minutes. Broil for 2-3 minutes until golden.
  8. Let cool for a minute, serve warm with dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through.

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