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crispy chicken tacos

Deliciously crispy chicken tacos topped with fresh ingredients and a zesty sauce.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into small 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 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
Taco Assembly
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1 cup sour cream for topping
  • 1 lime cut into wedges

Method
 

Prepare Chicken
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken strips and buttermilk. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  2. In another bowl, mix together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Fry Chicken
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating.
  3. Carefully place the coated chicken strips in the hot oil and fry for about 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  4. Remove the chicken from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Assemble Tacos
  1. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
  2. Place a few pieces of crispy chicken in each tortilla.
  3. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, avocado slices, and a dollop of sour cream.
  4. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding your favorite hot sauce or salsa on top of the tacos.