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Crispy Baked Chicken Street Tacos Recipe with Mango Jalapeño Slaw

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These crispy baked chicken street tacos feature golden, crunchy chicken thighs paired with a bright and tangy mango jalapeño slaw, perfect for a quick and flavorful taco night.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • Cooking spray or olive oil
  • 1 ripe mango, peeled and julienned
  • 1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • 1 tbsp honey or agave syrup
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • Your favorite hot sauce or crema (optional)
  • Fresh lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
  3. In a shallow bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  4. Beat the egg in a separate bowl. Dip each chicken piece into the egg, letting excess drip off, then dredge in the breadcrumb mixture and press lightly to coat.
  5. Place the coated chicken pieces on the wire rack. Lightly spray or brush the tops with olive oil.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  7. While the chicken bakes, combine mango, jalapeño, cabbage, red onion, lime juice, cilantro, honey, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss gently and let sit for at least 10 minutes.
  8. Heat the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 20-30 seconds per side until warm and pliable. Keep covered with a kitchen towel.
  9. Slice the chicken into bite-sized strips. Layer chicken on each tortilla, top with mango jalapeño slaw, add hot sauce or crema if desired, and finish with a squeeze of fresh lime.

Notes

Patting the chicken dry and using a wire rack are key to achieving crispy chicken. Let the slaw rest for at least 10 minutes to meld flavors. Reheat chicken on a wire rack in the oven to maintain crispiness. For dairy-free, omit Parmesan or use plant-based alternative. Almond flour can substitute panko for gluten-free.

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