# Crispy Chicken Tacos

Crispy chicken tacos served with a spicy taco sauce and a fresh pico de gallo.

- Servings: 18 servings
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 lb boneless chicken thigh, cut into small pieces
- salt (optional)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp garlic, freshly minced
- 3 tbsp oil
- 1 whole onion, finely chopped and washed
- 1 whole tomato, finely diced
- 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon/lime juice
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2-3 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2-3 tbsp water
- 1 tsp cilantro, freshly chopped
- 18-20 whole mini tortilla
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- oil (optional)

## Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix together chicken pieces, salt, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, and black pepper.
2. Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the seasoned chicken pieces and cook until finished and crispy; set aside.
4. In a bowl, combine chopped onion, diced tomato, cilantro, lemon or lime juice, salt, and black pepper; mix well and refrigerate until ready to use.
5. In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, hot sauce, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and lemon juice; add water to reach the desired consistency and stir in the chopped cilantro.
6. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat; add the tortillas, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, place the cooked chicken on top, and fold the tortillas over. Fry until crispy and golden brown on both sides.

## Equipment

- bowl
- pan

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1341346534441586/
- Creator: Im’s foodstory
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/f400d3ce-6bd4-4243-81ce-7b8e1ec48f6a
- Extracted: 2026-10-04

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