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Ingredients
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Crispy Chicken Taco Ingredients
Method
Crispy Chicken Taco Directions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken breasts into thin strips. In a bowl, mix together flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and taco seasoning. In another bowl, pour buttermilk.
- 2
Coat the Chicken
Dip each chicken strip into buttermilk, then dredge in the flour mixture, ensuring they're well coated.
- 3
Fry the Chicken
Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the coated chicken strips and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 4
Assemble the Tacos
Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. Place a few pieces of crispy chicken in the center of each tortilla, top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and a spoonful of salsa.
- 5
Serve
Serve the tacos immediately with a choice of side salad, fries, or fruit cup.
