Description
These Crispy Fried Chicken Tacos are a delicious twist on traditional tacos, featuring crispy chicken strips nestled in warm tortillas with classic toppings. Perfect for a fun and flavorful meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- vegetable oil for frying
For Serving:
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup sour cream or ranch dressing
- lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken strips in a bowl with buttermilk, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to tenderize.
- Prepare the Coating: In another bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat oil to 350°F, dredge chicken in flour mixture, then fry in batches until golden brown and cooked through.
- Assemble Tacos: Warm tortillas, place chicken strips, top with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, red onion, and a drizzle of sour cream or ranch. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double-dip the chicken before frying.
- Try adding avocado slices or pickled jalapeños for additional flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
