Cheesy Fried Chicken Tacos with Zesty Taco Sauce | Plated by Dee
Cheesy Fried Chicken Tacos with Zesty Taco Sauce
20 mins prepServes 4
These cheesy chicken tacos are a quick and easy dinner idea that the whole family will love, featuring crispy fried chicken, melted cheese, and a zesty homemade taco sauce.
1. Cut 1 large chicken breast into bite-size pieces.
2. In a bowl, add the cut chicken breast with 1/2 cup buttermilk, 1 tbsp hot sauce, 1 egg, 1 tsp Tony Cajun seasoning, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp onion powder, and 1 tsp garlic powder. Mix well to coat the chicken.
3. In a separate bowl, prepare the flour mixture by combining 1 cup AP flour, 1.5 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp black pepper. Mix until well combined.
4. Heat your cooking oil to 350°F (175°C).
5. Coat the marinated chicken pieces in the flour mixture, ensuring they are fully covered.
6. Fry the coated chicken in the 350°F oil until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
7. To assemble the tacos, add the fried chicken and cheese to flour tortillas.
8. Cook the tortillas on both sides until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are lightly browned.
9. For the taco sauce, mix 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tbsp sour cream, 1-2 tsp adobo, and the juice from half of a lime.
10. Serve the cheesy chicken tacos with the homemade taco sauce.