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

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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.

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What is Crispy Chicken Tacos Dorados?

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. This reference files it under Tex-Mex lunch: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 35 minutes start to finish.

How hot should the oil be for Crispy Chicken Tacos Dorados?

For Crispy Chicken Tacos Dorados, the frying oil is held at 350 F (about 175 C) in step 2. Hotter scorches the outside before the inside cooks, and cooler turns it greasy.

Is there a substitute for crema in Crispy Chicken Tacos Dorados?

The entry for Crispy Chicken Tacos Dorados calls for 1/2 cup Mexican crema or sour cream. In its place: Sour cream thinned with a little milk or lime juice.

Can I make Crispy Chicken Tacos Dorados dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Crispy Chicken Tacos Dorados 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 many calories are in Crispy Chicken Tacos Dorados?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 380 calories, with 24 g protein, 26 g carbohydrate and 22 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 560 mg sodium.

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