Crispy Chicken Tacos

Ingredients:

For the Chicken

• 2 lb (900kg) boneless chicken thighs, cut into small pieces

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tsp chilli powder

• 1 tbsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 3 tbsp oil

• Salt, to taste

• 2 tbsp fresh minced garlic (when cooking)

For the Pico de Gallo

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• 3 tomato, finely diced

• 1 can of sweetcorn

• 2 tbsp chopped coriander (or parsley)

• 1-2 tbsp lemon or lime juice

• ½ tsp black pepper

• Salt, to taste

For the Spicy Taco Sauce

• ½ cup mayo

• ½ cup sour cream

• 1–3 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tbsp garlic powder

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tbsp chopped coriander

• 2–3 tbsp water (to thin, as needed)

• Salt + pepper, to taste

For Assembly

• Tortillas (small, soft)

• Grated mozzarella cheese

• Oil for frying

Simplified Method:

1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix chicken pieces with smoked paprika, chilli powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.

2. Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a pan over medium-high. Add minced garlic for 1 min, then add chicken. Cook until golden, crispy, and fully cooked through. Set aside.

3. Make the Pico de Gallo: Combine chopped onion, tomato, sweetcorn, corriander, lemon/lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well and refrigerate until serving.

4. Prepare the Spicy Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix all sauce ingredients together until smooth. Add water to thin out as needed.

5. Fry & Assemble Tacos: Heat a little oil in a pan. Add a tortilla, sprinkle mozzarella cheese, spoon over chicken, then fold in half. Fry until crispy and golden on both sides.

To Serve With:

• Extra spicy sauce on the side

• Shredded lettuce or avocado

• Rice or tortilla chips for a full spread

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Iram Mansoor on Instagram: "Ingredients For the Chicken: - 2 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into small pieces - Salt to taste - 1 tsp smoked paprika - 1 tsp chili powder - 1 tbsp garlic powder - 1 tsp black pepper - 2 tbsp freshly minced garlic - 3 tbsp oil + more for cooking For the Pico de Gallo: - 1 onion, finely chopped and washed - 1 tomato, finely diced - 2 tbsp chopped cilantro - 1 tbsp lemon/lime juice - Salt to taste - 1/2 tsp black pepper For the Spicy taco Sauce: - 1/2 cup mayonnaise - 1/2 cup sour cream - 2-3 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to taste) - 1 tsp smoked paprika - Salt to taste - 1 tsp black pepper - 1 tbsp garlic powder - 1 tbsp lemon juice - 2-3 tbsp water (to thin out the sauce) - 1 tsp cilantro, freshly chopped To Assemble: - 18-20 mini tortacles - 1 cup mozzarella cheese - Oil for frying Method: Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, mix together chicken pieces, salt, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, black pepper. Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic, sauté for 1 min until fragrant. Add chicken,Cook the chicken until it’s cooked through and crispy. Set aside. Make Pico de Gallo: In a bowl, combine chopped onion, diced tomato, cilantro, lemon/lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to use. Prepare Spicy taco Sauce: In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, hot sauce (to taste), smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and lemon juice. Add water to achieve the desired consistency. Stir in chopped cilantro. Fry Tortillas: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add mozzarella cheese on top Place cooked chicken on fried tortillas. Close the tortillas and tortillas until crispy and golden brown on both side Serve: Enjoy your crispy chicken tacos with pico de gallo and spicy taco sauce! #chickentacos #tacos #crispytaco #tacotuesdays #recipe"