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Crispy Pulled Chicken Tacos

Bold, saucy crispy pulled chicken tacos that disappears from the pan before it reaches the table.

Prep36 min
Cook25 min
Total1 h 01
Serves4

Ingredients

  • For the chicken — 1 lb skinless chicken breast
  • For the chicken — Salt to taste
  • For the chicken — 1 tbsp smoked red chili powder
  • For the chicken — 1 tsp black pepper
  • For the chicken — 1/2 tsp red chili powder
  • For the chicken — 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • For the chicken — 1 tsp onion powder
  • For the chicken — 2 tbsp oil
  • For the chicken — 2 tbsp clarified butter
  • For the chicken — 1/2 cup water
  • For the chicken — 4 tbsp cream cheese
  • For the sauce — 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • For the sauce — 3 tbsp sour cream
  • For the sauce — 1/3 cup butter milk. (Less or more to adjust the consistency of the sauce)
  • For the sauce — 1 tbsp smoked paprika powder
  • For the sauce — 1 tsp garlic powder
  • For the sauce — 1 tsp black pepper
  • For the sauce — Salt to taste
  • For the sauce — 1 tbsp lime juice
  • For the salsa — 1 yellow onion, finely diced
  • For the salsa — 2 tomato, seeded and diced
  • For the salsa — 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
  • For the salsa — 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
  • For the salsa — Salt to taste
  • For the salsa — 1 tbsp lime juice
  • For the salsa — To assemble

Instructions

  1. In a bowl add chicken, season with salt black pepper, smoked paprika powder, garlic powder, onion powder , red chili powder. Drizzle oil and mix well to combine.
  2. In a pan heat clarified butter on medium low heat, once the butter is melted add chicken and cook on medium low heat for 5-6 min flipping side in between.
  3. Add water cover and cook until the chicken is fully cooked through. ( about 10-12 minutes) Shred the chicken and add cream cheese.
  4. Mix until creamy and well combined.
  5. Remove from heat and set aside.
  6. Make salsa by mixing onions , tomatoes, jalapeño, salt, lime juice and cilantro in a mixing bowl.
  7. Make the sauce by mixing mayonnaise, sour cream , butter milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika powder, lime juice in a bowl.
  8. In a pan add some oil on medium heat . Add tortilla. Top it with cheese, add shredded chicken and some cilantro . Once they are crispy and golden from bottom fold to close. Serve immediately with salsa and sauce.
Tip: Prep every component first; once the heat is on, this moves quickly.
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