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Oven Baked Chicken Tacos

Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Tacos for Flavor-Packed Meals

Enjoy these Oven Baked Chicken Tacos that combine crispy textures with hearty fillings for a quick gluten-free dinner option.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Resting Time 1 minute
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil can be substituted with olive oil
  • 1 medium Onion yellow or white, diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh, minced
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken leaner than beef
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika smoked for more flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin keep as is for best taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground is best
  • 1 teaspoon Chipotle Pepper can be replaced with cayenne
  • 1 cup Mild Red Enchilada Sauce substitute with red salsa if needed
For the Taco Shells
  • 8 thin Corn Tortillas gluten-free option
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Mexican-Blend Shredded Cheese substitute with dairy-free cheese for vegan option

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Baking Sheet
  • paper towel

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat the Oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  3. Sauté the diced onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent, then add garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. Add ground chicken, breaking it apart and cooking for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked.
  5. Sprinkle in the paprika, cumin, sea salt, black pepper, and chipotle pepper, stirring well.
  6. Incorporate the enchilada sauce and let simmer until warm.
  7. Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds to soften.
  8. Assemble the tacos by layering cheese and chicken mixture on each tortilla before folding.
  9. Arrange on a baking sheet, seam side down, cover with another baking sheet, and bake for 18 minutes.
  10. Remove top sheet and broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  11. Serve immediately with salsa or dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tacosCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. For freezing, wrap uncooked tacos tightly and freeze up to 3 months.

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