Fried Chicken Tacos

Name: Fried Chicken Tacos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican, Southwest
Ingredients: 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 4 chicken tenderloins; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 4 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; Optional: Salsa, sour cream, guacamole, chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce and fresh cilantro leaves

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 2 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

These fried chicken tacos combine two of our favorite things: crispy chicken fingers and handheld tacos.

Ingredients

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 chicken tenderloins
1 tablespoon canola oil
4 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Optional: Salsa, sour cream, guacamole, chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce and fresh cilantro leaves

Directions

Place egg in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Dip chicken in egg, then roll in bread crumb mixture.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in oil for 4-5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Serve on tortillas with cheese and optional toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts

2 tacos: 414 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 110mg cholesterol, 725mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 31g protein.

Using chicken fingers in this recipe makes for the perfectly sized taco and also cuts down on prep time. I like to pair it with Spanish rice and refried beans for a complete meal for two. —Kathy Williams Layton, Utah

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