Crispy Chicken Tacos With Mexican Shredded Chicken (Stovetop or Instant Pot)
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5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
392 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Crispy Chicken Tacos With Mexican Shredded Chicken (Stovetop or Instant Pot)
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Move over, Taco Bell. These from-scratch Crispy Chicken Tacos are made with homemade crunchy taco shells filled with slightly spicy Mexican shredded chicken and topped with your choice of garnishes. Made with just 10 simple ingredients in under an hour, they're the perfect easy family meal.
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Ingredients
Chicken:
- 2 teaspoons avocado oil
- 1/2 cup chopped white onion
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons chicken taco seasoning see notes
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 2 to 3 roasted Anaheim chile peppers diced
- 3/4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- salt to taste
Tacos:
- avocado oil for frying
- 20 corn tortillas
Optional toppings:
- shredded iceberg lettuce
- chopped tomatoes
- Pico de gallo or salsa of choice
- shredded pepper jack cheese
- chopped avocado
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Instructions
Chicken:
- Season chicken breasts with fiesta party mix and set aside.
Stovetop:
- In a large stockpot, heat the avocado oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, or until the onions are soft and translucent. Add the chopped garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring continuously, until fragrant.
- Add the chicken, tomatoes, chile, chicken broth, and give everything a good stir. Let come to a boil; reduce heat. Let simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken to a bowl. Using 2 forks, shred the chicken.
- Add shredded chicken back to pot and season with salt if needed.
Instant Pot:
- Select Sauté on the Instant Pot and warm the oil. Add the onions to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic for 1 minute.
- Add the chicken, tomatoes, chile, chicken broth, and give everything a good stir.
- Lock the lid in place and turn the valve to Sealing.
- Press the Manual/Pressure Cook button and set the cook time for 20 minutes at high pressure.
- Let the steam release naturally for about 10 minutes, then turn the valve to Venting to release any residual steam.
- Carefully remove the lid and, using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken to a bowl. Using 2 forks, shred the chicken.
- Add shredded chicken back to pot and season with salt if needed.
Tacos:
- Heat 1-inch avocado oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet.
- Fry tortillas, one at a time, by folding in half and laying one half flat in avocado oil while holding other half with a fork or tongs, and repeating with the other half to form a half moon shell, until golden and crisp, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Place taco shells on a paper towel lined plate. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Spoon shredded chicken into each taco shell, and garnish with lettuce, tomato, salsa, cheese, and avocado if using.
Notes
- Make chicken ahead: Make shredded chicken and refrigerate for 5 days in an airtight container. Shredded chicken can also be frozen.
- Taco shells: Use for tacos right away, or they may become chewy. Leftovers may be heated in the oven for crisping.
- Make you own blend by combining the following spices: 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
6g
Calories
392kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
96mg
(32%)
Sodium
353mg
(15%)
Potassium
764mg
(22%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
123IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
83mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 392 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6g | |
| Calories | 392kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 353mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 764mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 123IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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