Crispy Onion Chicken Smash Tacos Recipe
These Crispy Onion Chicken Smash Tacos combine tender, seasoned chicken with crunchy fried onions, all wrapped in warm tortillas and topped with your favorite fresh ingredients. A quick and flavorful weeknight meal perfect for taco lovers.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 tacos
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Chicken Mixture
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup crispy fried onions
Other
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- Toppings such as lettuce, cheese, salsa, etc.
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat to prepare for cooking the chicken.
- Cook chicken: Add the diced chicken to the skillet and season it with taco seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink inside.
- Smash chicken: Use a spatula to gently press down on the chicken pieces in the pan, slightly smashing them to create more surface area for browning. Let the chicken brown a bit for enhanced flavor and texture.
- Add crispy onions: Sprinkle the crispy fried onions over the chicken in the skillet and allow them to warm through for about 2 minutes, combining flavors and adding crunch.
- Warm tortillas: In a separate pan, warm each tortilla for approximately 30 seconds on each side until soft and pliable.
- Assemble tacos: Place the chicken and onion mixture onto the warmed tortillas, then add your favorite toppings such as shredded lettuce, cheese, and salsa.
- Serve: Serve the tacos immediately while warm and enjoy a delicious, crispy, and savory meal.
Notes
- You can use either corn or flour tortillas based on your preference.
- Feel free to customize toppings with avocado, sour cream, or hot sauce for extra flavor.
- Adjust taco seasoning for desired level of spiciness.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a gluten-free option, choose gluten-free tortillas and confirm taco seasoning does not contain gluten.
