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Crispy Chicken Tacos

These Crispy Chicken Tacos filled with perfectly seasoned chicken and a mix of melty cheeses are a great option for a tasty lunch or dinner!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup yellow or white onion, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3-4 tablespoons avocado oil, divided
  • juice 1/2 large lime, about 1 tablespoon
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
  • 10 flour taco size tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheese of choice, I used 1 cup yellow cheddar cheese & 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • pico de gallo, for serving, optional
  • taco sauce of choice, for serving, optional

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, add the chicken, seasonings (paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper), lime juice and 1 tablespoon oil. Mix to combine. Cover bowl and marinate for 1 hour or overnight in the fridge.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add in the onions and garlic and sauté until softened and fragrant, about 4-5 minutes. Add in marinaded chicken and cook until the chicken is thoroughly cooked, about 10-12 minutes or longer as needed. Remove from heat and set aside to cool to room temperature.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, add shredded cheese. Set aside. On a clean work surface, place down a tortilla. Add some cheese over the top half of the tortilla, spoon over a portion of the chicken filling and top with some more cheese. Fold over the bottom half of the tortilla over the filling to close. Repeat with remaining ingredients for a total of (8-10) tacos.
  • Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Drizzle in some oil (about 1 tablespoon). In batches, fry the tacos until crispy and golden brown, about 1-2 minutes. Flip and fry the other side for an additional 1-2 minutes. Drizzle in some more oil in between batches as needed to ensure that the tacos crisp up nicely.
  • Serve tacos immediately while still warm with pico di gallo (optional) and your favorite taco sauce (optional). Enjoy!