Crispy Chicken Tacos

• servings: 10 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups cooked chicken (diced)

1 batch taco seasoning (see note 1)

3/4 cup mild enchilada sauce

2 cups freshly shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

8 fajita-sized flour tortillas

1 (16-ounce) can refried beans (optional)

Cooking spray

2 limes

1/2 cup mayo

1/8 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon ground chili powder

1 teaspoon Sriracha

Toppings as desired (see note 2)

Directions

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Rub 1 tsp of oil over a metal sheet pan using a pastry brush or your hand.

In a large bowl, stir together the chicken, taco seasoning, enchilada sauce, and cheese. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

Lay tortillas on a clean surface. Spread 1-1/2 tbsp refried beans on half of each tortilla. Add 1/4 cup of filling on top of the beans. Fold tortillas in half and place on the prepared tray.

Drizzle 1/2 tsp of olive oil on each taco and brush it evenly over the top and sides. Press each taco down slightly.

Bake for 8 minutes. Remove and use spatulas to push any leaked filling back in. Flip each taco, spray tops with cooking spray, and bake for 5 more minutes. Flip one more time, spray again, and bake for 1–3 more minutes or until perfectly crispy.

Make the sauce. In a small bowl, mix lime zest (1/4 tsp) and juice (3 tbsp) with mayo, cumin, paprika, chili powder, and Sriracha. Add salt (1/4 tsp) and pepper (1/8 tsp). Whisk until smooth.

Serve hot with sauce and desired toppings.

Nutrition

• Calories: 385 kcal
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10.6 g
• Trans Fat: 0.5 g
• Cholesterol: 38 mg
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 24 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2 g
• Total Sugars: 1 g
• Protein: 16 g