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Chicken Fajita Smash Tacos
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Chicken Fajita Smash Tacos
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Chicken Fajita Smash Tacos

These easy, delicious, and quick Chicken Fajita Smash Tacos are perfect for a midweek dinner! Featuring seasoned chicken mince pressed onto mini taco tortillas, cooked until crispy, and topped with melted Havarti cheese, fresh lettuce, red onion, and bell pepper, all finished with a sprinkle of fajita seasoning.
#Chicken
#Tacos
#Fajita
#Smash Tacos
#Quick Dinner
#Midweek Meal
#Easy Recipe
Raw Chicken Mince on Tortilla
Raw Chicken Mince on Tortilla

Recipe Information

10m
Prep Time
8m
Cook Time
18m
Total Time
2
Servings
Easy
Tex-Mex
English
Nutrition (per serving)
345
Calories
21g
Protein
20g
Carbs
18g
Fat
Cooking Chicken-Side Down
Cooking Chicken-Side Down

Ingredients

  • Chicken Mince

    125 g
  • Onion Powder

    1 tsp
  • Garlic Powder

    1 tsp
  • Cumin

    1 tsp
  • Havarti Cheese Slices

    2 slices
  • Lettuce
    (shredded)

    1 head
  • Red Onion
    (finely sliced)

    1 medium
  • Capsicum (Bell Pepper)
    (finely sliced)

    1 medium
  • Fajita Seasoning

    1 tbsp
  • Mini Taco Tortillas

    4 pieces
Servings: 2
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Taco Flipped with Melting Cheese
Taco Flipped with Melting Cheese

Instructions

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  • 1

    In a bowl, combine the chicken mince with onion powder, garlic powder, and cumin. Mix well.
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    In a bowl, combine the chicken mince with onion powder, garlic powder, and cumin. Mix well.
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    Ensure spices are evenly distributed for maximum flavor.
  • 2

    Divide the seasoned chicken mince into two equal balls.
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    Divide the seasoned chicken mince into two equal balls.
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    Make sure the balls are uniform in size for even cooking.
  • 3

    Take two mini taco tortillas. Flatten each chicken mince ball thinly onto one side of each tortilla, spreading it to the edges.
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    Take two mini taco tortillas. Flatten each chicken mince ball thinly onto one side of each tortilla, spreading it to the edges.
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    Press firmly to ensure the mince adheres well to the tortilla.
  • 4

    Heat a pan on high heat. Place the tortillas chicken-side down and cook for 3-4 minutes until the chicken is browned and crispy.
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    Heat a pan on high heat. Place the tortillas chicken-side down and cook for 3-4 minutes until the chicken is browned and crispy.
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    Don't overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
  • 5

    Flip the tacos over. Immediately place one slice of Havarti cheese on top of the cooked chicken mince.
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    Flip the tacos over. Immediately place one slice of Havarti cheese on top of the cooked chicken mince.
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    The residual heat will help melt the cheese quickly.
  • 6

    Reduce the heat to low and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the tortillas are crispy and the cheese is fully melted and gooey.
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    Reduce the heat to low and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the tortillas are crispy and the cheese is fully melted and gooey.
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    Keep an eye on the tortilla to prevent burning.
  • 7

    Remove from heat and assemble your smash tacos. Top with shredded lettuce, finely sliced red onion, and finely sliced capsicum. Finish with a sprinkle of fajita seasoning.
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    Remove from heat and assemble your smash tacos. Top with shredded lettuce, finely sliced red onion, and finely sliced capsicum. Finish with a sprinkle of fajita seasoning.
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    Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
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