Chicken Smash Tacos

Ground chicken pressed crispy right onto the tortilla, then topped with a bright lime-cabbage slaw and creamy jalapeño sauce—this is weeknight dinner that tastes way better than it has any right to, and comes together in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 8 small flour or corn tortillas
• 2 cups shredded green cabbage
• 1 lime, zested and juiced
• 2 jalapeños, sliced
• ½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Fresh cilantro and sliced radishes (optional)

Method:

1. Toss cabbage with lime juice, zest, salt and pepper. Set aside.
2. Blend jalapeños, garlic, and yogurt until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
4. Place a tortilla in the pan, top with a small handful of chicken, and press down firmly with a spatula. Cook 2–3 minutes until golden and crispy.
5. Flip and cook the other side until cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining tortillas.
6. Top each taco with slaw, jalapeño sauce, cilantro, and radishes.

Full recipe at Skinnytaste →

Chef's tip: Don't skip the press—that direct contact between chicken and hot pan is what creates those crispy, golden edges that make these tacos absolutely addictive.