Prep: 5 This is hands-down the BEST chicken taco recipe! I’ve been making these Healthy Sriracha Shredded Chicken Tacos for years and they’re such an easy win every time. The spicy flavor can be adjusted to taste and the whole recipe comes together in just 30 minutes. With just one pan and 9 simple ingredients, I’ll show you exactly how to make this easy, no-fuss taco recipe for a meal that everyone will love!
Healthy Sriracha Shredded Chicken Tacos Recipe
When it comes to making weeknight dinners for my family, I’m ALL about an effortless one pan recipe that just goes in the oven. And it doesn’t get any easy than these Sriracha Shredded Chicken Tacos!
This Chicken Taco Recipe has been my go-to for years. While I love topping it with sriracha for a spicy kick, I often make it with a mild hot sauce or even seasoned ketchup for a SUPER mild version for the kids. They love it every single time! It adds just the right amount of flavor and the entire recipe comes together on a single sheet pan. If you’ve been searching for the ultimate quick and easy healthy dinner idea (opens in a new tab), then these shredded chicken tacos are a game-changer!
Why You’ll Love This Chicken Taco Recipe
When it comes to chicken taco recipes, these Sriracha Shredded Chicken Tacos are hands-down my favorite! Here’s what you’ll love about it:
- 30 Minutes – That’s it! Make this entire recipe in just 30 minutes flat.
- Easy to Make – Low effort and made with 9 simple ingredients.
- So Much Flavor – The sriracha adds so much flavor to these yummy chicken tacos!
- One Pan Recipe – Bake the chicken on a sheet pan, casserole dish, or baking dish with sriracha, then shred it on the same pan. It’s ready to go for this taco recipe and cleanup is a breeze!
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Shredded Chicken Tacos Recipe Ingredients
You’ll only need 9 easy-to-find ingredients for this recipe! Here’s what you’ll need for shredded chicken tacos:
- Chicken Breasts (opens in a new tab) – Thinly sliced for best results.
- Sriracha (opens in a new tab) – This is what adds flavor and spicy kick to the chicken! You can also use a mild hot sauce if you’re craving something a little less intense.
- Garlic/Coconut Aminos (opens in a new tab) – I love mixing this with the sriracha for added flavor!
- Corn Tortillas – Whole wheat flour tortillas or a 50/50 mix tortilla work great, too. You can also make this with homemade Almond Flour Tortillas (opens in a new tab)!
- Chopped Red Cabbage – The crunch of the red cabbage with the spicy chicken is SO good. Feel free to use any type of lettuce or cabbage you want.
- Chopped Bell Peppers – Red, green, yellow are all delicious.
- Feta Cheese – I love how crumbled feta cheese brings the flavors together! Cotija cheese or queso fresco are great options, too.
- Plain Greek Yogurt – For the dressing. Or use sour cream!
- Fresh Lime Juice – A squeeze of lime juice over these tacos is SO good.
TIP: I also like to add some chopped green onions over the tacos, they really take them up a notch!
How to Make Shredded Chicken Tacos
Making this recipe is INCREDIBLY easy! All you’ll need is a baking dish (opens in a new tab) and a few ingredients to get started. Here’s how to make shredded chicken tacos in just 30 minutes:
- Place the chicken and drizzle sriracha on top. Bake for 30 minutes!
- Meanwhile, heat up the tortillas and prep the veggies.
- When the chicken is done, use two forks to shred it all and mix it into the sauce right on the same sheet pan.
- Assemble each tortilla with shredded chicken, cabbage, bell peppers, feta cheese, and a squeeze of lime juice. Enjoy!
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Healthy Chicken Tacos Variations
- Add fresh avocado cubes or a drizzle of this Creamy Avocado Lime Dressing (opens in a new tab)!
- Use salsa or mild hot sauce instead of sriracha for a milder flavor.
- You can also drizzle hot honey over the chicken for a sweeter taste!
- Top with fresh cilantro or chopped green onions.
- Add crushed red pepper on top!
RELATED: Hot Honey ChickenBowls (opens in a new tab)
Shredded Chicken Taco Recipe Tips
- Spray the sheet pan with a little bit of avocado oil before adding the chicken to keep it from sticking.
- Feel free to marinate the chicken the night before for an even better flavor!
- Depending on the thickness of the chicken, the bake time may vary. Be sure to check it and cut into it to make sure that it’s done.
- It’s easy to make these chicken tacos your own! Swap out the toppings, cheese, and sauce to adjust to your taste.
Serving Suggestions
There are so many delicious side dish pairings for this recipe! Here are a few ideas for how to serve chicken tacos:
- Spanish Rice & Beans (opens in a new tab)
- Cilantro Lime Rice (opens in a new tab)
- Yuca Fries (opens in a new tab)
- Crispy Air Fryer Zucchini (opens in a new tab)
- Chili Mango Zesty Quinoa Salad (opens in a new tab)
Toppings for Healthy Chicken Tacos
- Feta Cheese
- Queso Fresco
- Healthy Ranch Dressing (opens in a new tab)
- Cotija Cheese
- Cilantro Lime Sauce (opens in a new tab)
- Shredded Mexican Cheese
- Fresh Avocado
- Creamy Lemon Tahini Dressing (opens in a new tab)
- Cilantro
How to Store Leftovers
Refrigerator – Place the taco components in separate airtight containers and store in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. When ready to enjoy, heat the tortillas and chicken in the microwave separately, then assemble the tacos!
Freezer – I recommend only freezing the shredded chicken for this recipe. Once it’s cooled, place it in an airtight container (preferably glass so it doesn’t stain) and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. When ready to enjoy, heat up tortillas on the stovetop, heat the chicken in the microwave, and assemble tacos!
More Taco Recipes
- Sriracha Shrimp Tacos
- Easy Ground Beef Tacos
- Jerk Chicken Tacos
- Mexican Barbacoa Tacos
- Baked Mahi Mahi Taco Recipe
- The BEST Chicken Fajita Tacos
Watch How To Make Healthy Chicken Tacos
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Best Chicken Tacos
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup sriracha (opens in a new tab) (or any hot sauce)
- 2 Tablespoons coconut aminos (opens in a new tab)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast (opens in a new tab) (about 2-3 medium)
- 8 medium corn tortillas
- 2-3 Tablespoons plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- 1 cup finely chopped red cabbage
- 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (or cotija)
- freshly squeezed lime juice (to taste)
- chopped green onions (optional, as topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Mix the sriracha, coconut aminos, and garlic. Set aside about 2 Tablespoons of the sauce.
- Place the chicken in a lightly oiled baking dish or sheet pan with high sides and coat evenly with the rest of the sriracha mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes (or until fully cooked).
- While the chicken is baking, heat the tortillas up on the stovetop or microwave.
- When the chicken has finished baking, shred it with two forks, mixing any liquid in the baking dish into the shredded chicken.
- Whisk the set aside sauce with the yogurt or sour cream to create a dressing.
- Fill each tortilla with shredded chicken, chopped red cabbage, and chopped peppers.
- Top each taco with feta cheese, a drizzle of the dressing, a squeeze of lime, and chopped green onions (optional). Enjoy!
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Notes
- Adjust the thinness of the dressing
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This is one of my favorites. I usually double it because my family devours it. And it is so quick and easy! I cannot recommend it enough. I just made it and realized I did not have as much chicken on hand as I thought so it didn’t make as much as I hoped. I have some ground beef and was wondering if I could brown the beef and then simmer it in some of this sauce for beef tacos too. Don’t know how that would taste but the sauce seems like it would be good on anything.
These tacos were very straightforward and easy to make, but really amazed us in how so few ingredients could give such a great flavor profile. Am new to the site and after enjoying this recipe, I’m looking forward to making others from the Jar of Lemons website!
Thanks, Shelly! I’m glad you enjoyed this tacos. I appreciate the review!
I make a lot of tacos and fajitas so I almost didn’t try “another” taco recipe. This looked easy though and I needed easy. Oh my word, they were amazing. My whole family loved them. I made a chipotle mayo with chipotle in adobo sauce instead of using the left over siracha sauce, just wanted to add the smokiness, but otherwise made it exactly as written. The slaw was so simple but so good also. This will be a staple in our rotation.
Thanks so much for the review, Amy. I’m really glad your family enjoyed these tacos!
Love these sriracha shredded chicken tacos. Perfect treat. I enjoyed as family dinner. My son who is picky eater even said it is so good.
These tacos are so amazing!! I absolutely loved this recipe.