Crispy Chicken Tacos With Spicy Taco Sauce And Pico De Gallo

Crispy chicken tacos with spicy taco sauce and pico de gallo

By @iramsfoodstory

Original recipe source

Cook time: 60 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 lb boneless chicken thighs
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 to taste salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 3 tbsp oil
• 1 for cooking oil
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 0.5 tbsp sour cream
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 3 tbsp hot sauce
• 1 to taste salt
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp smoked paprika powder
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tsp cilantro
• 1 large white onion
• 2 diced tomatoes
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 diced jalapeno
• 1 tbsp fresh cilantro
• 1 to taste salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese
• 15 mini flour tacos
• 1 for frying oil

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl add chicken , season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, lime juice, black pepper and chili powder. Add oil.
2. Mix well and marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes.
3. Heat oil in a skillet add chicken and cook for 10-12 minutes or until cooked through.
4. Make the spicy taco sauce by mixing mayonnaise, sour cream, smoked paprika, hot sauce, salt, pepper, garlic powder, lemon juice, add 2-3 tbsp of water to loosen the sauce, add chopped cilantro. Mix well. Refrigerate until ready to use.
5. Make the salsa by mixing chopped onions, tomatoes, jalapeños, cilantro, lime juice, salt and black pepper to taste.
6. Assemble the tacos: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add mozzarella cheese on top Place cooked chicken on fried tortillas. Close the tortillas and tortillas until crispy and golden brown on both side serve with salsa and spicy taco sauce.