Mini Tacos Recipe
Crispy mini chicken tacos made with shredded seasoned chicken breast, melted colby jack cheese, and corn tortillas baked to perfection. These bite-sized tacos are a delicious and easy snack or appetizer, served with fresh cilantro, salsa, and sour cream for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 20-24 mini tacos 1x
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb. cooked shredded seasoned chicken breast (3–4 cups shredded chicken breast)
- 8 oz. shredded colby jack cheese
- 20–24 street taco corn tortillas
Additional Ingredients
- Olive oil or cooking spray (for brushing/spraying tortillas)
- Sour cream (for serving)
- Salsa (for serving)
- Fresh chopped cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to get it ready for baking the mini tacos.
- Prepare Tortillas: Lay the corn tortillas flat on a baking sheet, ensuring they do not overlap.
- Oil Tortillas: Brush or spray both sides of the tortillas evenly with olive oil to help them crisp up while baking.
- Assemble Tacos: Place a heaping tablespoon of shredded seasoned chicken onto each tortilla, followed by a heaping tablespoon of shredded colby jack cheese.
- Initial Bake: Bake the assembled tacos for 2 minutes, or until the cheese just starts to melt.
- Fold Tacos: Carefully remove the baking sheet and gently fold each tortilla in half to form a taco shape, pressing them slightly to hold together.
- Final Bake: Return the folded tacos to the oven and bake for an additional 12-15 minutes, until the corn tortillas are crispy and slightly golden on the outside.
- Serve and Garnish: Remove from oven and serve immediately with sour cream, salsa, and a sprinkle of fresh chopped cilantro for added zest and freshness.
Notes
- You can cook and season the chicken breast using your preferred method before shredding for the recipe.
- Using street taco-size corn tortillas creates perfectly small and crispy mini tacos.
- Ensure the tortillas are well-coated with oil to achieve maximum crispiness when baked.
- Keep an eye on the tacos during the final bake to avoid burning the tortillas.
- These mini tacos make great appetizers or party snacks and can be customized with additional toppings.
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