Description
Crispy fried chicken tacos with ranch slaw are a delicious twist on traditional tacos. The combination of crunchy fried chicken and creamy slaw makes for a perfect bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- Oil for frying
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- In another bowl, whisk egg and buttermilk.
- Coat chicken strips in the flour mixture, dip in the egg mixture, then coat again in the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry the chicken until golden and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix shredded cabbage, ranch dressing, and cilantro.
- Warm tortillas and fill each with fried chicken strips and ranch slaw. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F.
- For extra crispiness, double-coat the chicken in the flour mixture.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for ranch dressing if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: fried chicken tacos, crispy tacos, ranch slaw, easy tacos, chicken tacos