Description
Crispy Chicken Tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make dish featuring seasoned, breaded chicken fried to perfection and served in warm corn tortillas with fresh toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 8 small corn tortillas
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated with the spices.
- Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- Take a portion of the seasoned chicken and shape it into small patties or nuggets. Dredge each piece in flour, dip it into the beaten eggs, and then coat it with panko breadcrumbs. Repeat until all chicken is breaded.
- In a large skillet, heat about ½ inch of vegetable oil over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the breaded chicken pieces in batches, frying until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- While the chicken is frying, warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- Assemble the tacos by placing a few pieces of crispy chicken on each tortilla. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and avocado slices.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add some cayenne pepper to the chicken seasoning or serve with a spicy salsa.
- Try using different proteins, such as shrimp or tofu, for a unique twist on the classic taco.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg