Crispy Smash Burger Tacos

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground boneless chicken thighs (The source says ground meat of choice and specifies boneless chicken thighs were used.)
• 1 tsp garlic powder (For the chicken seasoning.)
• 1 tsp onion powder (For the chicken seasoning.)
• 1 tbsp red chili flakes (For the chicken seasoning.)
• salt (To taste; for the chicken seasoning.)
• 1 tbsp black pepper (For the chicken seasoning.)
• 10 mini tacos (Used to cover the chicken patties; the source does not specify whether these are mini taco shells or tortillas.)
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese (Shredded; added over the chicken patties before covering with the mini tacos.)
• 10 slices cheddar cheese (Added after flipping the tacos so it can melt on top of the patties.)
• 4 tbsp oil (For cooking in the skillet.)
• red onion (Diced; for topping.)
• tomatoes (Diced; for topping.)
• lettuce (Diced; for topping.)
• jalapeños (For topping.)
• banana peppers (For topping.)
• 1 cup mayonnaise (For the burger taco sauce.)
• 0.5 cup ketchup (For the burger taco sauce.)
• 1 tsp black pepper (For the burger taco sauce.)
• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (For the burger taco sauce.)
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder (For the burger taco sauce.)
• 1 tsp sliced jalapeños (Optional; for the burger taco sauce.)

Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the burger taco sauce by combining the mayonnaise, ketchup, black pepper, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and optional sliced jalapeños in a bowl. Stir until evenly mixed.

2. 2

   Season the ground chicken with salt, black pepper, red chili flakes, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until the seasoning is distributed, then form the mixture into small balls.

3. 3

   Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

4. 4

   Place the chicken balls in the skillet and smash each one down with a flat surface to form thin patties.

5. 5

   Cook the patties for 3 minutes, then flip them.

6. 6

   Add shredded mozzarella over the cooked side of each chicken patty.

7. 7

   Cover each patty with a mini taco and press it down. Continue cooking for 5–6 minutes, or until the chicken patty is fully cooked.

8. 8

   Flip the taco so the taco side is against the skillet and the patty is facing upward.

9. 9

   Place a cheddar cheese slice on top of each patty, then cover the skillet so the cheese melts. Reduce the heat to low so the tacos do not burn on the bottom.

10. 10

    Once the cheese has melted, add diced lettuce, tomato, and red onion, along with jalapeños and banana peppers.

11. 11

    Drizzle the burger taco sauce over the tacos and serve immediately.

Notes

The source does not provide a specific internal temperature for the chicken; it states to cook until the patty is fully cooked. Quantities for the fresh toppings are unspecified. The source calls the chicken patties minced chicken and describes the meat as ground boneless chicken thighs.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• tacos
• smash burger
• skillet
• crispy
• chicken
• cheesy
• American