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Crispy chicken and cheese tacos

Saucy seasoned chicken and mozzarella sealed in tortillas and pan-fried until crackling — with pico de gallo and homemade chipotle sauce.

Prep15 min
Cook20 min
Total35 min
Serves4

Ingredients

  • 500 g chicken, cut in small pieces
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • Garlic powder, salt, pepper, taco seasoning, paprika
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste or tomato sauce
  • A very small splash of water
  • Mozzarella, to taste
  • Tortillas
  • Pico de gallo, to serve
  • Homemade chipotle sauce and parsley, to serve

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a skillet, soften the onion, then add the chicken and cook a few minutes.
  2. Stir in the tomato paste, a tiny splash of water and the seasonings, and simmer briefly.
  3. Fill the tortillas with cheese, chicken and more cheese, and fold.
  4. Pan-fry in a little oil over medium heat until both sides are golden and truly crispy.
  5. Serve with pico de gallo, chipotle sauce and parsley.
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