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Crispy Chicken Tacos with Spicy taco Sauce and pico de gallo
Crispy Chicken Tacos with Spicy taco Sauce and pico de gallo the way it should be — one pan, real ingredients, and a result that beats takeout.
Prep36 min
Cook25 min
Total1 h 01
Serves4
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
- Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, mix together chicken pieces, salt, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, black pepper.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- Serve: Enjoy your crispy chicken tacos with pico de gallo and spicy taco sauce!
Tip: Pat the protein dry before it hits the pan — moisture is what stops a proper crust from forming.
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