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Chicken Tikka Smashed Tacos Recipe

Looking for a bold, flavorful twist on your taco night? These chicken tikka smashed tacos combine the spicy, aromatic flavors of Indian cuisine with the fun, crispy texture of smashed tacos.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian, Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Large non-stick Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g chicken mince ground chicken
  • 8 mini tortillas
  • 2 tablespoon tikka curry paste
  • 2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • ½ lemon juice
  • 10 g chopped coriander
  • 1 cucumber chopped
  • ½ red onion diced
  • 50 g pomegranate seeds or one pomegranate
  • 4 tablespoon yoghurt
  • 4 tablespoon mango chutney
  • Oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken mince, tikka curry paste, garlic salt, paprika, lemon juice, and chopped coriander. Mix everything together until the chicken is thoroughly coated in the fragrant tikka marinade.
    300 g chicken mince, 2 tablespoon tikka curry paste, 2 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic salt, ½ lemon, 10 g chopped coriander
  • Take each mini tortilla and spoon about a tablespoon of the chicken mince onto the top. Using the back of the spoon, spread the mince evenly over the entire surface of the tortilla, pressing it down gently. This thin layer ensures that the meat will cook quickly and crisp up nicely.
    8 mini tortillas
  • Heat a large skillet over high heat for a couple of minutes until it’s hot. Drizzle a little oil into the pan and carefully place one or two tortillas, chicken side down, into the pan. Let them cook undisturbed for about 3-4 minutes. You want the chicken to develop a crispy, golden crust. Once the top is crispy, flip the tortillas over and cook for another 1-2 minutes to let the base crisp up.
    Oil for frying
  • Once the tortillas are golden and crisp, remove them from the pan and start assembling. Add a dollop of yoghurt and a spoonful of mango chutney on top of each Chicken Tikka Smashed Taco. Scatter some diced cucumber, red onion, and pomegranate seeds over the top for crunch and bursts of sweetness. Finish with an optional sprinkle of coriander for extra freshness.
    1 cucumber, ½ red onion, 50 g pomegranate seeds, 4 tablespoon yoghurt, 4 tablespoon mango chutney

Notes

Press the chicken mince firmly onto the tortillas and cook them until golden and crispy. This creates a perfect contrast between the juicy chicken and crunchy base.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 17.5gFat: 18.75g
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