Crispy Rice Chicken Tacos
Directions
- 1Add the cooked rice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and water (or milk) to a blender.
- 2Blend until you get a thick, sticky mixture.
- 3Place the mixture between parchment paper or plastic wrap.
- 4Press it flat into tortilla-sized circles.
- 5Heat a pan with a little oil over medium heat.
- 6Fry each rice tortilla for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- 7Set aside the fried tortillas.
- 8In the same pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- 9Add the chopped onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until soft.
- 10Add the garlic and cook for 30-40 seconds until fragrant.
- 11Add diced chicken, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- 12Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring, until the chicken is golden and fully cooked.
- 13Add ketchup and sriracha.
- 14Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes until everything is coated and slightly sticky.
- 15Add cheese to each tortilla, then the chicken filling.
- 16Fold the tortillas and fry for 1-2 minutes per side until crispy and melted inside.
- 17Alternatively, brush tortillas with oil, place them standing up on a tray, and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes (not recommended).
- 18For a quick sauce, mix 3 tbsp yogurt or mayo + 1 tsp lemon juice + 1 clove garlic + salt + chopped cilantro.
- 19Optional add-ins for the sauce include honey, mustard, and sriracha.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp water or milk
- 3 tbsp water or milk
- to taste salt & black pepper
- 2 chicken breast, diced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- to taste salt & pepper
- 0.5 tsp paprika or chili powder
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp sriracha
- shredded cheese
- fresh herbs
- butter or oil (for frying)
- 3 tbsp yogurt or mayo
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- salt
- chopped cilantro
- honey
- mustard
- sriracha
Equipment
blenderparchment paperplastic wrappantray
Tips
- Have parchment paper ready for tortillas to easily stack and fold before frying.
- Baking the tacos is not recommended if there isn't enough space between them, as the rice may not crisp up.
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