Chicken Smash Tacos with Jalapeño Sauce

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Servings: 4 · $4/serving · Active: 20 min · Total: 35 min ·

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Quantity	Unit	Item	Section	Pantry?
3	cups	red cabbage (shredded)	Produce	no
2		limes (juice from both, separated)	Wine and beverages	no
1	teaspoon	kosher salt	Baking/flour/cake mixes/sweeteners/spices/oils/canned fruit/baking nuts	yes
1	lb	ground 93% chicken	Meat & Seafood	no
2	teaspoons	taco seasoning	Mexican/Italian ingredients	no
12		6-inch corn tortillas	Canned vegetables/pickles/olives/beans/condiments/dressings/salad toppings/rice/bread crumbs	no
6	ounces	hass avocado (sliced (1 large) )	Produce	no
1/3	cup	light sour cream	Dairy & Eggs	no
1/2		jalapeño (seeds removed)	Canned vegetables/pickles/olives/beans/condiments/dressings/salad toppings/rice/bread crumbs	no
3	tablespoons	light mayo	Canned vegetables/pickles/olives/beans/condiments/dressings/salad toppings/rice/bread crumbs	no
1/4	cup	fresh parsley (roughly chopped)	Produce	no
1	tablespoon	lime juice (or more to taste)	Wine and beverages	no
1/4	teaspoon	kosher salt	Baking/flour/cake mixes/sweeteners/spices/oils/canned fruit/baking nuts	yes

Blend sauce ingredients with immersion blender or small blender, adding 1 teaspoon water at a time, if needed until smooth and easy to drizzle.
In a large bowl combine cabbage with lime juice and 1 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
In a medium bowl combine ground chicken with taco seasoning. Divide meat into 12 rough balls, about 1.4 ounces each, then spread each evenly over the corn tortillas, making sure to spread it thinly and cover the whole surface of the tortilla.
Heat a large griddle or skillet over medium-low heat. Spray with oil when hot. In batches as needed, place meat side down onto the prepared skillet and cook 2 to 3 minutes, spraying the top of the tortillas with oil. Flip and cook for 1 to 2 more minutes until the tortillas are browned.
Top each taco with about 2 tablespoons of cabbage, avocado and drizzle with sauce.