For the meat

• 250 gm minced chicken (you can use pork, beef or tofu)
• 3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• 1 onion. Slice 3/4 thin and lengthwise and the dice the remaining 1/4
• 1 medium jalapeno, seeds removed and sliced lengthwise
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
• Salt & Pepper to taste

For the sauce

• 2 tbsp (30 ml) mayonnaise
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp red chili flakes
• 1/2 tsp lemon juice
• Salt & pepper to taste

For the salad

• 2 lettuce leaves, finely chopped
• 1 tomato, finely diced
• 1 tsp chopped fresh coriander or parsley
• 1 tsp (5 ml) balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 tsp olive oil
• A pinch of salt & pepper

Others

• 4 corn taco shells
• 4 whole-wheat tortillas
• Grated cheddar cheese