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Crispy Chicken Tacos with Spicy Taco Sauce and Pico de Gallo
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Crispy Chicken Tacos with Spicy Taco Sauce and Pico de Gallo

50 minServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
from @iramsfoodstory373 imports1 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • boneless chicken thighs (cut into small pieces)Meat900 g
  • salt (to taste)Spices6 g
  • smoked paprika (for the chicken)Spices2 g
  • chili powder (for the chicken)Spices2 g
  • garlic powder (for the chicken)Spices8 g
  • black pepper (for the chicken)Spices2 g
  • garlic (freshly minced)Produce4 pieces
  • oil (plus more for cooking)Pantry45 ml
  • onion (finely chopped and washed)Produce1 piece
  • tomato (finely diced)Produce1 piece
  • cilantro (chopped, for the pico de gallo)Produce2 g
  • lemon/lime juice (for the pico de gallo)Produce15 ml
  • salt (to taste, for the pico de gallo)Spices3 g
  • black pepper (for the pico de gallo)Spices1 g
  • mayonnaisePantry120 ml
  • sour creamDairy120 ml
  • hot sauce (adjust to taste)Pantry45 ml
  • smoked paprika (for the sauce)Spices2 g
  • salt (to taste, for the sauce)Spices3 g
  • black pepper (for the sauce)Spices2 g
  • garlic powder (for the sauce)Spices8 g
  • lemon juice (for the sauce)Produce15 ml
  • water (to thin out the sauce)Other45 ml
  • cilantro (freshly chopped, for the sauce)Produce1 g
  • mini tortillasBakery19 pieces
  • mozzarella cheese (grated)Dairy100 g
  • oil (for frying)Pantry250 ml

per serving

Nutrition

498kcal

Carbs
22 g
Proteins
24 g
Fat
35 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×3
  • Frying pan
  • Tongs

step by step

Method

  1. Season the chicken

    • In a bowl, mix the chicken pieces with salt, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder and black pepper until evenly coated.
    Step 1

  2. Cook the chicken

    • Heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
    • Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
    • Add the chicken and cook until cooked through and crispy, then set aside.
    Step 2

  3. Make the pico de gallo

    • In a bowl, combine the chopped onion, diced tomato, cilantro, lemon/lime juice, salt and black pepper.
    • Mix well and refrigerate until ready to use.
    Step 3

  4. Prepare the spicy taco sauce

    • In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, hot sauce, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder and lemon juice.
    • Add water to reach the desired consistency, then stir in the chopped cilantro.
    Step 4

  5. Fry the tortillas

    • Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat.
    • Fry the tortillas briefly, then top with mozzarella cheese and the cooked chicken.
    • Close the tortillas and fry until crispy and golden brown on both sides.
    Step 5

  6. Serve

    • Serve the crispy chicken tacos with the pico de gallo and spicy taco sauce.
    Step 6
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