El Pollo Loco-motive Tacos Recipe
trio of fried chicken, corn, cheddar cheese, pickled onion, kale + cabbage slaw, cilantro lime crema, chipotle aioli + corn chips and salsa verde
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Ingredients
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Fried Chicken
Corn and Slaw
Sauces
Method
Fried Chicken
Prepare the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and paprika. Dip chicken thighs in buttermilk, then coat with the flour mixture.
Fry the Chicken
Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
Corn and Slaw
Prepare the Slaw
In a large bowl, mix together kale, cabbage, corn, cheddar cheese, and pickled onion. Toss with chopped cilantro.
Sauces
Make the Crema
In a small bowl, combine sour cream, lime juice, and a pinch of salt to make the cilantro lime crema.
Chipotle Aioli
In another small bowl, mix chipotle sauce with a bit of sour cream to taste.
Assembly
Assemble the Tacos
In a warm tortilla, layer fried chicken, corn and slaw mixture, a drizzle of cilantro lime crema, and chipotle aioli. Serve with corn chips and salsa verde on the side.