Description
Delicious crispy chicken tacos filled with shredded chicken, cheese, and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 4 oz can chopped green chilies (drained)
- 1 Tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 12 small tortillas
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Fill a large skillet with about 1 inch of oil. Heat over medium high heat, until about 360º F.
- In a bowl mix together chicken, green chilies, taco seasoning, salsa, and cheese until evenly combined.
- Heat flour tortillas in a towel, for 45 seconds or until they are warm and don’t crack when you fold them.
- Fill each tortilla with about 1/4 cup of filling, spreading into a thin layer. Roll up and place seam side down on a plate or baking dish.
- Place 4-5 rolled tortillas into the hot oil and cook for 4-5 minutes, turning to make sure they are evenly golden brown.
- Remove and place them on a paper towel lined plate to cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- These tacos are best enjoyed fresh and hot.
- You can add toppings like sour cream or guacamole if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tacos
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg