Crispy Chicken Tacos with Spicy taco Sauce and pico de gallo

Ingredients

• For the Chicken — 2 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into small pieces
• For the Chicken — Salt to taste
• For the Chicken — 1 tsp smoked paprika
• For the Chicken — 1 tsp chili powder
• For the Chicken — 1 tbsp garlic powder
• For the Chicken — 1 tsp black pepper
• For the Chicken — 2 tbsp freshly minced garlic
• For the Chicken — 3 tbsp oil + more for cooking
• For the Pico de Gallo — 1 onion, finely chopped and washed
• For the Pico de Gallo — 1 tomato, finely diced
• For the Pico de Gallo — 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
• For the Pico de Gallo — 1 tbsp lemon/lime juice
• For the Pico de Gallo — Salt to taste
• For the Pico de Gallo — 1/2 tsp black pepper
• For the Spicy taco Sauce — 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• For the Spicy taco Sauce — 1/2 cup sour cream
• For the Spicy taco Sauce — 2-3 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
• For the Spicy taco Sauce — 1 tsp smoked paprika
• For the Spicy taco Sauce — Salt to taste
• For the Spicy taco Sauce — 1 tsp black pepper
• For the Spicy taco Sauce — 1 tbsp garlic powder
• For the Spicy taco Sauce — 1 tbsp lemon juice
• For the Spicy taco Sauce — 2-3 tbsp water (to thin out the sauce)
• For the Spicy taco Sauce — 1 tsp cilantro, freshly chopped
• For the Spicy taco Sauce — To Assemble
• For the Spicy taco Sauce — 18-20 mini tortacles

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, mix together chicken pieces, salt, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, black pepper.
2. Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic, sauté for 1 min until fragrant. Add chicken,Cook the chicken until it’s cooked through and crispy. Set aside.
3. Make Pico de Gallo: In a bowl, combine chopped onion, diced tomato, cilantro, lemon/lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to use.
4. Prepare Spicy taco Sauce: In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, hot sauce (to taste), smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and lemon juice. Add water to achieve the desired consistency. Stir in chopped cilantro.
5. Fry Tortillas: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add mozzarella cheese on top Place cooked chicken on fried tortillas. Close the tortillas and tortillas until crispy and golden brown on both side
6. Serve: Enjoy your crispy chicken tacos with pico de gallo and spicy taco sauce!