Crispy Chicken Tacos with Spicy Taco Sauce and Pico de Gallo

Directions

  1. 1In a bowl, mix together chicken pieces, salt, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, black pepper.
  2. 2Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
  3. 3Add minced garlic, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. 4Add chicken.
  5. 5Cook the chicken until it’s cooked through and crispy. Set aside.
  6. 6In a bowl, combine chopped onion, diced tomato, cilantro, lemon/lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
  7. 7Mix well and refrigerate until ready to use.
  8. 8In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, hot sauce (to taste), smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and lemon juice.
  9. 9Add water to achieve the desired consistency.
  10. 10Stir in chopped cilantro.
  11. 11Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
  12. 12Add mozzarella cheese on top of tortillas.
  13. 13Place cooked chicken on fried tortillas.
  14. 14Close the tortillas and fry until crispy and golden brown on both sides.
  15. 15Enjoy your crispy chicken tacos with pico de gallo and spicy taco sauce!

Ingredients

  • 2 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into small pieces
  • to taste Salt
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp freshly minced garlic
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped and washed
  • 1 tomato, finely diced
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 1 tbsp lemon/lime juice
  • to taste Salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 2 -3 tbsp hot sauce
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • to taste Salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 -3 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp cilantro, freshly chopped
  • 18 -20 mini tortillas
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • for frying Oil

Equipment

bowlpan