Crispy Chicken Tacos Dorados

Name: Crispy Chicken Tacos Dorados
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 2 lbs cooked chicken (rotisserie or shredded), shredded; 8 corn tortillas (6-inch); 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying); 2 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced; 1 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1/4 tsp salt; 2 avocados (ripe), sliced; 1/2 cup Mexican crema or sour cream; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/4 cup white onion, minced

Golden-fried crispy corn tortillas rolled with seasoned shredded chicken, topped with cabbage slaw, avocado, crema, and a squeeze of lime. A trending TikTok favorite with addictive crunch.

35 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

Tex-MexLunchStovetopStandard

Ingredients

2 lbs cooked chicken (rotisserie or shredded), shredded
8 corn tortillas (6-inch)
2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
2 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 tsp salt
2 avocados (ripe), sliced
1/2 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup white onion, minced

Instructions

1

Toss 2 cups thinly sliced green cabbage with 1 tbsp fresh lime juice and 1/4 tsp salt. Set aside.
2

Heat 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying) to 350°F in a deep skillet. Working one at a time, place a 8 corn tortillas (6-inch) flat in the oil and quickly place a small dollop of 2 lbs shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie or shredded) in the center. Using a fork, fold the corn tortillas (6-inch) in half and hold it folded as it fries.
3

Fry the folded corn tortillas (6-inch) for about 1 minute per side until golden and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
4

Top each crispy corn tortillas (6-inch) with the dressed green cabbage, 2 sliced avocados (ripe), a drizzle of 1/2 cup Mexican crema or sour cream, and a sprinkle of 1/4 cup minced white onion.
5

Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro and serve immediately with lime wedges.

Questions

Can I make Crispy Chicken Tacos Dorados dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/2 cup Mexican crema or sour cream. Swap the sour cream for thick coconut yogurt with a squeeze of lemon. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Crispy Chicken Tacos Dorados keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Crispy Chicken Tacos Dorados?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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