Chicken Tortilla Tacos (High Protein, 30 min)

Chicken Tortilla Tacos (High Protein, 30 min)

Ritta Bennani

6 servings • High-protein  • Easy + CRISPY

If you’re trying to hit your protein goals without eating sad, boring meals… know you've come to the right spot!!!. Each serving packs 40g protein and the “tortilla” is literally made from chicken—so you get that crispy taco vibe with a high-protein base that actually keeps you full.

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The high-protein chicken tortilla base + toppings:

  • Chicken "Tortilla" (baked or air-fried)
  • Mango Salsa (fresh + spicy-sweet)
  • Guacamole (creamy + punchy)
  • Sauce (the secret finishing touch)

"Tortilla" Ingredients (Blend

  • 2 medium chicken breasts (the best is organic)
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan 
  • 1.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp Greek yogurt 
  • 1 tbsp olive oil 

Directions (Oven Method)

  1. Preheat oven to 400°.
  2. Blend your chicken tortilla mixture well until chicken pieces have dissolved.
  3. Roll chicken mixture FLAT tortilla-sized on parchment paper on a tray. Flat tray preffered.  If too sticky, add a little olive oil + rub a little on your hands too!
  4. Bake for 18 minutes until golden brown (Middle rack)
  5. Rest for 5 minutes before flipping.
  6. Top with sliced or shredded mozzarella cheese and pop back into oven for 5 more minutes.
  7. Let sit for 5 minutes before adding your toppings.

Air Fryer Method (Alternative)

  • 400°F for 15 minutes
  • Place under a tray/weight so it doesn’t fly

Mango Salsa

Ingredients

  1. 1 chopped mango
  2. 1/4 red onion, chopped
  3. 1/4 bunch cilantro leaves (enough to make it visible but NOT too green)
  4. 1 tsp chopped jalapeño or chili flakes✨
  5. Juice of 1 entire lime
  6. Salt (add slowly + taste test before adding more)

Guacamole

Ingredients

  • Quick & Easy Guacamole Recipe1 ripe avocado, smashed
  • 1/5 red onion, chopped
  • Some chopped cilantro (without stems to avoid bitterness)
  • 1/2 chopped Roma/cherry/beefsteak tomato
  • 1/2 lime juice
  • Salt to taste
  • Sriracha (key) or jalapeno

Sauce (The Secret Finish)

Ingredients

  • My secret mayo OR regular mayo
  • Ketchup
  • Sriracha (for heat)
  • Chopped yellow onions

My Pro Tips (So They Come Out PERFECT)

  1. Blend until totally smooth (no chicken chunks) = tortilla texture is elite.
  2. Sticky batter? Add a little olive oil and rub a little on your hands before shaping.
  3. Rest time matters: those 5-minute rests help it set so it flips cleanly and holds toppings.
  4. Air fryer hack: weigh it down with a tray/weight so it stays flat.

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3 comments

I can’t wait to make these, can you use ground chicken? And if so, how much?

Alice Cavalier

Can’t wait to make this dish. And bonus i get a mango salsa to make as well……yes!!!

Frank

Are you gonna make it later? Tell you if I did it OK thank you so much.

Silvia Romero

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