Napa-Style Chicken Tacos
Recipe GLPR03dae096043a15
Delicious hand-held tacos featuring seasoned ground chicken cooked with caramelized onions, garlic, and jalapeños, served in a double-shell setup with fresh toppings and bright lime. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
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Ingredients
250 grams Ground chicken
3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
1 medium Yellow onion, divided (¾ sliced lengthwise, ¼ diced)
1 medium Fresh jalapeño, seeds removed and sliced lengthwise
2 tablespoons Olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
8 shells Corn taco shells
8 tortillas Flour tortillas
Shredded lettuce
Diced tomatoes
Sour cream
Shredded cheese
Lime wedges for serving
Directions
Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Once shimmering, add the sliced onions, minced garlic, and sliced jalapeño. Cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions become translucent and slightly softened.
Add the ground chicken to the pan along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Break up the meat with a spoon as it cooks, stirring frequently to ensure even browning. Continue cooking for 8–10 minutes until the chicken is completely cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C) and no pink remains, with the meat appearing browned and slightly caramelized.
While the chicken finishes cooking, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange the corn taco shells on a baking sheet and warm them for 4–5 minutes until they are fully heated through and crispy.
Heat a dry skillet or griddle over medium heat. Warm each flour tortilla for about 30 seconds per side until soft, pliable, and warmed through.
To build each taco, place a warm corn shell inside each warm flour tortilla to create a double-shell structure for extra sturdiness.
Spoon the cooked chicken mixture evenly into each double-shell taco. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, a dollop of sour cream, and shredded cheese according to taste and preference.
Serve the tacos immediately while they are still warm, with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top to add brightness and acidity.
