Crispy Chicken Tacos

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1In a bowl, mix together chicken pieces, salt, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  2. 2Add olive oil to the chicken mixture.
  3. 3Mix all the ingredients well with the chicken.
  4. 4Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
  5. 5Add minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. 6Add the seasoned chicken to the pan.
  7. 7Cook the chicken until it's cooked through and crispy, then set aside.
  8. 8In a bowl, combine chopped onion, diced tomato, cilantro, lemon/lime juice, salt, and black pepper for the pico de gallo. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to use.
  9. 9In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, hot sauce, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and lemon juice for the spicy taco sauce. Add water to achieve the desired consistency and stir in chopped cilantro.
  10. 10Heat oil in a clean pan over medium heat.
  11. 11Place mini tortillas in the pan.
  12. 12Add mozzarella cheese on top of the tortillas.
  13. 13Place cooked chicken on the fried tortillas.
  14. 14Fold the tortillas and fry until crispy and golden brown on both sides.
  15. 15Serve 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 tbsp hot sauce
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • to taste Salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp cilantro, freshly chopped
  • 18 mini tortillas
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • Oil for frying

Equipment

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