Sweet Heat Hot Honey Smashed Chicken Tacos
It’s your favorite takeaway taco—but cleaner, punchier, and hotter (literally) please welcome our new Hot Honey - Sweet Heat into the spotlight.
If you love a weeknight win that feels like a guilty pleasure (without the guilt), these crispy smashed chicken tacos drizzled with hot honey are your new go-to. It’s your favorite takeaway taco—but cleaner, punchier, and hotter (literally).
Sweet Heat Smashed Chicken Tacos (Serves 2–3)
You’ll need:
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300g chicken mince
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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1 tsp garlic powder
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Salt + pepper
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6 small flour or corn tortillas (gluten-free if needed)
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1 cup grated cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
Neutral oil for frying -
Sweet Heat Hot Mānuka Honey for drizzling
Optional toppings:
Shredded lettuce, sliced pickles or jalapeños, creamy chipotle mayo, pickled onions, avocado.
How to Make Them:
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Season the mince. In a bowl, mix chicken mince with paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
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Smash it. Divide the mince into 6 balls. Place each one on a tortilla and press down gently to flatten across most of the surface.
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Fry crispy side down. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place taco meat-side down and press with a spatula. Cook until the meat is browned and crispy, about 3–4 mins.
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Flip & melt cheese. Flip the tacos, sprinkle cheese on the hot side, and cook another 1–2 mins until the tortilla is golden and cheese is melty.
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Top + drizzle. Serve folded with your toppings of choice—and a generous drizzle of Sweet Heat to finish. The spicy-sweet tang cuts through the richness and adds total flavour fireworks.
Why It Works
Crispy. Juicy. Cheesy. Sweet Heat takes these smashed tacos from tasty to unforgettable. It plays perfectly with the savory chicken and melted cheese, adding a subtle burn that keeps you coming back for bite after bite. These are guaranteed crowd-pleasers for any night you're craving something next-level.
