Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, breaking it apart until fully browned. Add taco seasoning packet and 2/3 cup water. Stir and cook another 4 to 5 minutes until liquid evaporates and chicken is fully coated. Remove from heat.
- Heat a dry non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Warm each corn tortilla for 15 to 20 seconds per side until soft and pliable. Stack on a plate and cover immediately with foil to keep warm. Do not skip this step or tortillas will crack when folded.
- Pour the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil into a shallow bowl. Dip each warm tortilla so both sides get an even, light coating. Alternatively, use cooking spray for a quicker option.
- Spoon a portion of the seasoned chicken onto one half of each oiled tortilla. Add a generous amount of shredded pepper jack cheese on top. Do not overstuff. Fold each tortilla in half over the filling and press gently. Arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 6 to 8 minutes, then carefully flip each taco using tongs. Bake another 6 to 8 minutes until both sides are golden brown and cheese is melted and beginning to crisp at the edges.
- While tacos bake, combine avocado, cilantro, Greek yogurt, water, garlic, sea salt, jalapeño, and lime juice in a blender or food processor. Blend until fully smooth. Adjust salt and lime to taste. Serve alongside the hot crispy tacos.
Notes
Cheese: Always shred from a block. Pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that prevent smooth melting. Tortillas: Warming before folding is essential. Cold corn tortillas will crack. Oil method: Dipping gives the most even coverage and crispiest result. Cooking spray is a quicker alternative. Chicken swaps: Rotisserie chicken, ground turkey, ground pork, or ground beef all work. Tortilla swaps: Flour tortillas can be used instead of corn. Sauce swap: Homemade guacamole can replace the avocado cilantro sauce. Storage: Store leftover chicken filling in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Assemble and bake fresh tacos as needed for best texture.
