Fried Chicken Tacos
These Fried Chicken Tacos are a fun and creative way to enjoy your favorite family meal! These warm tortillas are wrapped around crispy chicken tenders and fresh toppings. Great for a night of entertaining, or just take out and let everyone dig in.
Why Make This Recipe
Made with super simple ingredients, these Fried Chicken Tacos are quick to prepare and make a great meal. Regardless if you are cooking for many, or even a fast dinner at home, this dish may become the perfect family favorite. And the kids and adults love them!
Fried Chicken Tacos Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 pound (8 pieces) packet breaded chicken tenders, cooked to package instructions ||||
- 2 cups red cabbage (shredded)
- 8 flour tortillas (4-inch)
- Salsa (for topping, optional)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- ¾ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1 tbsp chopped coriander
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Directions:
- Prepare chicken tenders as described on package. After cooking take out and cut into half length wise.
- Either warm in a dry skillet over medium heat for ~30 seconds per side (or use your microwave if you are rushed- like me)
- To prepare your tacos, divide the shredded red cabbage among each tortilla.
- Put one of two pieces of chicken over the cabbage.
- Sprinkle chicken and cabbage with salsa, if desired.
- Prepare lime crema by whisking together sour cream, buttermilk, lime juice, cilantro and kosher salt. Put a generous spoonful over the salsa.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro. Some nice delectable tacos are ready to be served!
Serving Fry Chicken Tacos
Ingredients to make Fried Chicken Tacos These fried chicken tacos taste best when served warm. Create a taco bar and let your guests make their tacos just the way they like them. Serve with sides like rice, beans or corn to make it a meal.
Storing Fried Chicken Tacos
Store any leftovers, keeping chicken and cabbage separately from tortillas before storing in airtight containers in the fridge. They can be kept up to three days! And when you are ready for a meal, just reheat everything.
How to fry Fried Chicken Tacos
- Be sure to heat your tortillas completely; this makes them pliable and so cosy easily.
- Topping suggestions: up to you, have some fun with it! Cheese, avocados and your favourite veggies that you or your family like.
- If you like some heat — Meanwhile, season your lime crema with a sprinkle of garlic powder or even add in diced jalapeños.
Variation
Swap out the protein if you like! You may also swap the chicken out with grilled shrimp or a meatless option featuring beans as well some fajita-style grilled veggies for something more vegetarian friendly!
FAQs
- Do you have to thaw chicken tenders? Frozen chicken tenders, yep — they work great too! Things are pretty straight forward with this mix, just read the instructions on how to put it all together and prepare like stated.
- Is it possible to make these tacos in advance? It is best to assemble right before serving, but you can prep all the ingredients ahead of time!
- What If I Have No Sour Cream? For a similar taste and texture, you can replace sour cream with Greek yogurt.
I hope you love your Fried Chicken Tacos and I cannot wait to hear if it becomes a fun family favourite.
