Jul 14 2026

Crispy Chicken Tacos Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Hand-breaded chicken tenders, lettuce, tomatoes, mixed cheese, green onions, with house-made ranch. Served with chips and salsa.

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Ingredients

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Chicken Tenders

House-Made Ranch

Sides

Method

Chicken Tenders

  1. 1

    Prepare the Breading Station

    Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and the last with panko breadcrumbs mixed with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.

  2. 2

    Bread the Chicken Tenders

    Dredge each chicken tender in flour, dip in the egg, and then coat with panko breadcrumbs. Ensure each piece is well-coated.

  3. 3

    Heat the Oil

    In a large frying pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  4. 4

    Fry the Chicken Tenders

    Carefully place the breaded chicken tenders in the hot oil and fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Taco Assembly

  1. 5

    Warm the Tortillas

    In a skillet over medium heat, warm the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.

  2. 6

    Assemble the Tacos

    Place 2-3 chicken tenders on each tortilla. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, mixed cheese, and chopped green onions.

House-Made Ranch

  1. 7

    Mix the Ranch Dressing

    In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, buttermilk, dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Sides

  1. 8

    Prepare the Sides

    Serve the tacos with a side of tortilla chips and salsa.

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