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Chicken Smash Tacos

Chicken Smash Tacos
Chicken Smash Tacos

Chicken Smash Tacos

Meet your new midweek hyperfixation meal: the chicken smash taco. Fast, insanely crispy, and wildly satisfying, this recipe presses seasoned chicken mince directly onto a soft tortilla, smashing it into a hot skillet until the edges turn golden and caramelized.

Powered by Gran Luchito Mild Ancho BBQ Taco Seasoning, it delivers a deep, smoky flavor without scorching heat. Because it is wonderfully mild, this chicken smash taco is a guaranteed hit for the whole family on busy weeknights. Top it with melted cheese, diced onion, and fresh coriander, then dunk it into a citrusy avocado crema. It comes together in minutes and is dangerously repeatable!

Serves 2
Prep 5MINS
Cook 15MINS
Ingredients
For the Chicken Smash Tacos

  • 500 g Chicken mince

  • 1 sachet Mild Ancho BBQ Taco Seasoning

  • 6–8 Soft Taco Wraps

  • 150 g Shredded melting cheese (Cheddar or Mozzarella mix)

  • 1/2 White onion, finely diced

  • 1 small bunch Fresh coriander, finely chopped

  • 1 Lime, cut into wedges

For the Herby Avocado Crema

  • 1 Ripe avocado

  • 2 tbsp crème fraîche or sour cream

  • 1 small handful Fresh coriander

  • 1 Lime, juiced

  • 1/2 tsp Salt

Method

  1. Make the Avocado Crema: Add the avocado, creme fraiche or soured cream, fresh coriander, lime juice, and salt into a mini food processor or blender. Blitz until completely smooth and creamy. Set aside in a bowl for dipping.

  2. Season the Chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken mince with the Mild Ancho BBQ Taco Seasoning. Mix thoroughly until the spices are evenly incorporated.

  3. Smash the Tacos: Take a portion of the seasoned chicken mince and press a thin, even layer directly onto one side of a Soft Taco Wrap, spreading it right to the edges.

  4. Sear & Crisp: Heat a dry skillet or flat-top pan over high heat until smoking. Place the taco wrap mince-side down into the hot pan. Press down firmly with a spatula and cook for 2–3 minutes until the chicken is deeply caramelised, crisp, and fully cooked.

  5. Melt the Cheese: Flip the taco so the taco wrap is now on the pan. Immediately scatter a handful of grated cheese over the hot cooked chicken. Cook for another 1–2 minutes until the bottom of the tortilla is warm and crispy, and the cheese is fully melted.

  6. Top & Serve: Remove the taco from the pan. Shower with finely diced white onion, fresh coriander, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Fold in half and dunk generously into the avocado crema.

What you’ll need

Mild Taco Seasoning
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Gran Luchito Soft Taco Wraps
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Chicken Smash Tacos

Meet your new midweek hyperfixation meal: the chicken smash taco. Fast, insanely crispy, and wildly satisfying, this recipe presses seasoned chicken mince directly onto a soft tortilla, smashing it into a hot skillet until the edges turn golden and caramelized.

Powered by Gran Luchito Mild Ancho BBQ Taco Seasoning, it delivers a deep, smoky flavor without scorching heat. Because it is wonderfully mild, this chicken smash taco is a guaranteed hit for the whole family on busy weeknights. Top it with melted cheese, diced onion, and fresh coriander, then dunk it into a citrusy avocado crema. It comes together in minutes and is dangerously repeatable!

Chicken Smash Tacos
Prep time 5MINS
Cook time 15MINS
Serves 2

Ingredients

For the Chicken Smash Tacos

  • 500 g Chicken mince

  • 1 sachet Mild Ancho BBQ Taco Seasoning

  • 6–8 Soft Taco Wraps

  • 150 g Shredded melting cheese (Cheddar or Mozzarella mix)

  • 1/2 White onion, finely diced

  • 1 small bunch Fresh coriander, finely chopped

  • 1 Lime, cut into wedges

For the Herby Avocado Crema

  • 1 Ripe avocado

  • 2 tbsp crème fraîche or sour cream

  • 1 small handful Fresh coriander

  • 1 Lime, juiced

  • 1/2 tsp Salt

How to make it

  1. Make the Avocado Crema: Add the avocado, creme fraiche or soured cream, fresh coriander, lime juice, and salt into a mini food processor or blender. Blitz until completely smooth and creamy. Set aside in a bowl for dipping.

  2. Season the Chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken mince with the Mild Ancho BBQ Taco Seasoning. Mix thoroughly until the spices are evenly incorporated.

  3. Smash the Tacos: Take a portion of the seasoned chicken mince and press a thin, even layer directly onto one side of a Soft Taco Wrap, spreading it right to the edges.

  4. Sear & Crisp: Heat a dry skillet or flat-top pan over high heat until smoking. Place the taco wrap mince-side down into the hot pan. Press down firmly with a spatula and cook for 2–3 minutes until the chicken is deeply caramelised, crisp, and fully cooked.

  5. Melt the Cheese: Flip the taco so the taco wrap is now on the pan. Immediately scatter a handful of grated cheese over the hot cooked chicken. Cook for another 1–2 minutes until the bottom of the tortilla is warm and crispy, and the cheese is fully melted.

  6. Top & Serve: Remove the taco from the pan. Shower with finely diced white onion, fresh coriander, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Fold in half and dunk generously into the avocado crema.

What you’ll need

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