Sheet Pan Chicken Taco Lettuce Boats
- 40 min
- Serves 4
- 19 ingredients
15 minutes to prep, 25 to cook. Crispy taco-seasoned chicken paired with smoky lime‑infused street corn, served in fresh lettuce cups. Bright toppings like avocado, pico de gallo, and crema keep the dish light yet satisfying, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Method
Preheat the oven to 425°F (425°F) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
In a bowl, toss the chopped chicken thighs with taco seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and the juice of one lime until evenly coated.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The chicken pieces are coated evenly with lime and taco spices.
Spread the seasoned chicken in an even layer on one half of the prepared sheet pan; no additional oil is needed.
Bake the chicken for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in another bowl, combine the shaved corn kernels and diced purple onion with olive oil, chili powder, and salt; toss to coat.
Remove the pan from the oven, push the partially cooked chicken to one side, and spread the corn mixture onto the empty side of the pan.
Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, then switch to broil for the final 3 minutes to crisp the chicken edges and char the corn.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The chicken edges crisp and the corn picks up char under the broiler.
Take the pan out, squeeze the juice of ½–1 lime over the corn, and sprinkle the corn with queso fresco and chopped cilantro.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The hot corn is finished with lime, queso fresco, and cilantro.
To serve, separate lettuce leaves, place a portion of the chicken and street corn into each leaf, then top with diced avocado, pico de gallo, jalapeño slices, a drizzle of crema or Greek yogurt, and extra cilantro.
Tips while you cook
- Season chicken before baking
- Toss the chicken with taco seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and lime juice in a bowl before spreading it on the pan.
- Stagger the cooking of chicken and corn
- Bake the chicken for 10 minutes, then add the corn mixture to the empty side of the pan and continue baking.
- Finish under the broiler for texture
- Switch to broil for the last 3 minutes to crisp the chicken edges and char the corn.
- Add fresh lime and cheese after baking
- Squeeze lime juice over the corn and sprinkle with queso fresco and cilantro once the pan is out of the oven.
Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.
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