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High-Protein Shredded Chicken Mini Tacos

High-Protein Shredded Chicken Mini Tacos

  • Author: Rawnis
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan-Fried
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

These high-protein shredded chicken mini tacos are crispy, cheesy, and full of bold flavor. Quick to prepare and endlessly customizable, they’re the perfect bite-sized meal or snack.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 12 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and brush lightly with olive oil.
  2. In a mixing bowl, toss shredded chicken with Greek yogurt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt until fully coated.
  3. Warm tortillas slightly to prevent tearing.
  4. Place a spoonful of chicken mixture on each tortilla and sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Fold gently in half.
  5. Place tacos in the skillet, pressing slightly, and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
  6. Top with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.
  7. Serve warm with extra yogurt or your favorite salsa on the side.

Notes

  • Don’t overstuff tacos to avoid tearing or spillage.
  • Use pre-cooked or rotisserie chicken for faster prep.
  • Warm tortillas before assembling to make them easier to fold.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3 mini tacos
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 410mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

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