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Street Corn Chicken Smash Tacos (High‑Protein, 20‑Minute Dinner)

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Servings: 6
Calories: 185kcal

Ingredients

Chicken Smash Base

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 ½ –2 tbsp chili‑lime seasoning or chili powder + lime zest + garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp honey helps caramelize
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Avocado oil spray

Street Corn Slaw

  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup charred corn fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp light mayo optional but adds authentic elote flavor
  • 1 –2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 2 tbsp crumbled cotija or queso fresco
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika or Tajín
  • Pinch of salt

Toppings

  • Extra cotija
  • Tajín or chili powder
  • Cilantro
  • Lime wedges
  • Pickled jalapeños optional but amazing

Instructions

  • Make the Slaw
  • In a bowl, combine cabbage, charred corn, yogurt, mayo (if using), lime juice, cilantro, cotija, smoked paprika/Tajín, and salt.
  • Toss until creamy and coated.
  • Chill while you cook the tacos — this helps the flavors pop.
  • Prep the Chicken
  • In a bowl, mix ground chicken with chili‑lime seasoning, smoked paprika, honey, salt, and pepper.
  • Divide into 6 equal portions.
  • Smash the Tacos
  • Heat a large skillet over medium‑high and spray with avocado oil.
  • Place a small ball of chicken onto the skillet.
  • Press a tortilla firmly on top and smash until the chicken spreads to the edges.
  • Cook 3–4 minutes, flip, and cook another 2–3 minutes until crispy and golden.
  • Repeat with remaining tacos.
  • Assemble
  • Add a generous scoop of street corn slaw on top of each smashed taco.
  • Finish with cotija, Tajín, cilantro, and lime.
  • Add pickled jalapeños for heat.

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Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 6g