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Crispy tostadas topped with greens, shredded vegetables, and sesame seeds are arranged on a wooden board, garnished with lime wedges. Inspired by the flavors of Sweet Chili Chicken Smashed Tacos, this vibrant dish is perfect for sharing. A striped napkin is beside the board.

Sweet Chili Chicken Smashed Tacos

Sweet chili chicken smashed tacos are crispy pan fried chicken tacos topped with a tangy cabbage slaw and a creamy sweet chili crisp sauce.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 476kcal

Equipment

Ingredients 

Chicken Smashed Taco

Cabbage Slaw

Creamy Sweet Chili Crisp Sauce

Instructions

  • In a bowl, mix the ground chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Set aside.
    1 pound ground chicken, 1 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 Tbsp sweet chili sauce, ¼ tsp salt, Freshly cracked black pepper
  • Make the slaw vinaigrette by whisking together olive oil, sesame oil, grated ginger, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
    1.5 Tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp sesame oil, ½ tsp grated ginger, 1 Tbsp rice vinegar, 2 tsp soy sauce, 2 tsp honey, Pinch of salt
  • In a small bowl, make the creamy sweet chili crisp sauce by mixing together Japanese mayo, sweet chili sauce, chili crisp, and lime juice. Set aside.
    ⅓ cup Japanese mayo, ¼ cup sweet chili sauce, 1.5 Tbsp chili crisp, 1 Tbsp lime juice
  • On a flat surface, lay a small tortilla then press 1-2 tablespoon seasoned chicken onto it in a thin, even layer. Repeat with remaining tortillas and chicken.
    8-10 small flour tortilla
  • Heat a nonstick pan over medium with some avocado oil and lay the tacos in meat side down. Don't overcrowd the pan, cook in batches. Fry 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Brush a little avocado oil on the tortilla side, flip, and fry until the second side is golden, about 1-2 minutes. Remove and set aside.
    Avocado oil
  • Add the shredded green cabbage and green onion to a bowl and toss with the vinaigrette. Do this right before serving so the cabbage doesn't get soggy.
    3 cups shredded green cabbage, 1 green onion
  • Spoon the creamy sweet chili crisp sauce over each taco, pile on the slaw, then top with sesame seeds.
    Sesame seeds

Nutrition

Calories: 476kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 1006mg | Potassium: 728mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg