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crispy chicken tacos

Delicious crispy chicken tacos topped with fresh ingredients and a zesty sauce, perfect for a quick meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into strips
  • 1 cup buttermilk for marinating
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour for coating
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying
Taco Assembly
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime juiced

Method
 

Marinate Chicken
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine chicken strips and buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare Coating
  1. In another bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Fry Chicken
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge in the flour mixture.
  2. Fry chicken strips in batches for about 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  3. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Assemble Tacos
  1. Warm corn tortillas in a skillet or microwave. Fill each tortilla with crispy chicken, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and a dollop of sour cream.
  2. Garnish with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding avocado slices or your favorite salsa.