Description
These Sheet Pan Crispy Chicken Tacos are a weeknight game-changer! Crispy baked tortillas stuffed with spicy ground chicken and melted cheese, served with a refreshing cilantro yogurt dip. Perfectly golden and ready in 35 minutes with minimal cleanup thanks to the sheet pan method.
Ingredients
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TACO FILLING
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 white onion, diced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground chicken or turkey
- 4.5 oz can chopped green chilis
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, diced
- 1/2 tbsp lime juice
- Olive oil spray
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 tortillas (Siete almond flour recommended)
CILANTRO YOGURT DIP
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- Small handful cilantro leaves
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic for 2 minutes.
- Add ground chicken and cook until browned (5-6 minutes). Stir in green chilis and spices.
- Remove from heat and mix in cilantro and lime juice.
- Spray tortillas lightly with oil. Divide filling among tortillas, top with cheese, and fold in half.
- Arrange tacos on sheet pan, spray tops with oil, and bake 10-12 minutes until crispy.
- Meanwhile, blend all dip ingredients in food processor until smooth.
- Flip tacos halfway through baking for even crispiness.
- Serve immediately with cilantro yogurt dip.
Notes
Tips: For extra crispy shells, place folded tacos between oven racks during baking.
Substitutions: Use Monterey Jack instead of cheddar, or swap Greek yogurt with sour cream.
Storage: Store leftovers in airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in air fryer for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: B
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: sheet pan tacos, crispy chicken tacos, easy dinner