These viral TikTok Chicken Big Mac Smash Tacos are everything you love about a Big Mac: melty cheese, pickles, shredded lettuce, and that copycat Big Mac sauce, all folded into a crispy taco. The chicken version is leaner, faster, and just as satisfying as the original beef trend. The ultimate fast-food-inspired dinner that comes together in 20 minutes and disappears even faster.
Love tacos? Don't miss my Blackened Fish Tacos and Cajun Shrimp Tacos. And if you're into viral recipes, my Dubai Paratha Smash Burger is next on your list.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Fast food flavor at home, ready in 20 minutes.
- One pan, minimal cleanup.
- Works with chicken, turkey, or beef.
- High Protein: a leaner take on the classic burger.
Key Ingredients
Here's what you'll need to make these quick and easy Chicken Big Mac Tacos. See recipe card for quantities.
- Ground Chicken - The base of the patty. Turkey or beef work too.
- Tortillas - Small flour tortillas, about 12 cm / 5 inch. If you can't find mini ones, cut circles from large tortillas using a bowl as a guide. Corn tortillas can work, but they don't have the flexibility required for this recipe.
- Pickles - Dill pickles, sliced. Used in the sauce and on top. Don't skip them.
- Cheese - Yellow American-style cheese slices melt fast and give the most classic Big Mac flavor. Cheddar works too.
- Toppings - Shredded iceberg lettuce and extra pickle slices to finish.
Step By Step With Photos
Here's how to make this Chicken Big Mac Smash Tacos recipe with a simple visual guide.
- Make the sauce - Whisk all sauce ingredients together and set aside.
- Season the chicken - Mix ground chicken with the spices until evenly combined.
- Smear onto tortillas - Spread a thin, even layer of chicken over one side of each tortilla.
- Cook chicken-side down - Place onto a hot oiled pan and cook for 3-4 minutes until golden.
- Flip and melt the cheese - Flip, add a cheese slice on top, and cook until melted and the bottom crisps up.
- Top and serve - Spread some Big Mac sauce, add lettuce and pickles. Serve immediately.
Helpful Tips
- Don't overload the tortilla - A thin, even layer of chicken is key. Too thick and it won't cook through properly before the tortilla burns.
- Use a hot pan - So the chicken sears and crisps up quickly instead of steaming, and the tortilla gets crispy too.
- Cook in batches - Don't crowd the pan or the chicken steams instead of sears.
- Swap the protein - Ground turkey works just as well. Ground beef turns this into the original, viral smash burger tacos version.
- Spice it up - Add a pinch more cayenne to the chicken or a dash of hot sauce to the Big Mac sauce.
- Greek yogurt sauce - Swap the mayo for Greek yogurt for a lighter version of the Big Mac sauce.
How To Serve
The Chicken Big Mac Smash Burger Tacos are best straight out of the pan while the tortilla is still crispy. For sides, keep it fun with Tornado Fries or Smashed Potatoes, or go classic with a simple pasta salad. Hot Honey Wings on the side make this the ultimate game night spread. To drink, a Mango Iced Tea or Strawberry Basil Lemonade keeps things fresh.
These TikTok viral tacos also work great as a fun sharing spread for game night or casual entertaining, just set out the toppings and let everyone build their own.
Some Delicious Sandwiches
If you loved this ground chicken taco recipe, try some amazing sandwiches too:
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📖 Recipe
Chicken Big Mac Smash Tacos
Ingredients
Chicken Patties
- 8.8 oz (250 g) ground chicken
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Big Mac Sauce
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1½ tablespoon pickles finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon pickle juice or white vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch salt
- Pinch white pepper
Assembly
- 6 mini flour tortillas about 12 cm / 5 inch
- 6 slices burger cheese
- 18 slices pickle
- shredded iceberg lettuce
- 2-3 tablespoon neutral oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the ground chicken with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Mix until evenly combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, chopped pickles, ketchup, Dijon mustard, pickle juice, paprika, sugar, garlic powder, salt, and white pepper until smooth. Set aside.
- Divide the chicken mixture into 6 equal portions, about 40 g each.
- Spread one portion of chicken in a thin, even layer over one side of each tortilla, covering it nearly to the edges.
- Heat a lightly oiled skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place the tortillas chicken-side down in the pan and press with a big spatula to ensure even contact. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
- Flip the tacos over and place one slice of cheese on top of each chicken patty. Cook for 30-60 seconds more, until the cheese melts and the tortilla crisps up.
- Remove from the pan and spread generously with the Big Mac sauce. Top with shredded lettuce and 2-3 pickle slices. Serve immediately.
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