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5 from 6 votes

Banh Mi Smash Tacos

Vietnamese Banh Mi Smash Tacos are the best way to make smash tacos! Start with a ground chicken mixture, load it up with flavor, then smashed it into tortillas and cook it on the griddle. Serve them topped with pickled veggies, thinly sliced cucumbers, cilantro, and a squeeze of sriracha mayo!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Additional Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Author: Marzia

Ingredients

Chicken + Tacos:

  • pounds lean ground chicken
  • 5-6 scallions thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger paste
  • 8 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 8-10 Taco-sized keto tortillas for serving
  • Chopped cilantro for serving
  • Julienned cucumbers or thinly sliced jalapeños
  • Sriracha mayo optional (in notes)

Pickled Veggies:

  • ½ cup rice vinegar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 6 ounces daikon radish thinly sliced
  • 6 ounces carrots thinly sliced

Instructions

  • PICKLED VEGETABLES: Combine the rice vinegar, ½ cup water, sugar, and salt in a large mason jar. Zap in the microwave for 60 seconds then, stir until the sugar dissolves. Add the daikon radish and carrots to the jar. Make sure all the veggies are submerged in the pickling liquid, screw on the lid, and allow the vegetables to pickle in the refrigerator for at least one hour and up to 24 hours in advance.
  • CHICKEN MIXTURE: In a medium bowl, add the ground chicken, scallions, ginger paste, minced garlic, soy sauce, kosher salt, sugar, and cornstarch. Stir until well combined.
  • SPREAD: Add 3 tablespoons of the chicken onto the tortilla and spread it out using a spoon, leaving a 1/8- inch rim (kinda like saucing a pizza)
  • COOK: Place a large nonstick pan or griddle over medium heat. Once hot, lightly spray the pan with cooking spray or drizzle with a little avocado oil. Place the tortilla, meat side down, gently press down with a spatula to flatten. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then flip and continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes.
  • SERVE: Remove the tortilla to plates or serving platter. Serve family style for everyone to top their tacos with prepared pickled veggies, thinly sliced cucumbers, jalapeños, cilantro, and sriracha mayo!
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