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Southern Fried Chicken Tacos

Half-Baked Harvest
Updated May 26, 2022
Make the best Southern tacos. EVER. With crispy, spicy fried chicken tenders, gaucamole, and cheese.

More About This Recipe

  • Sliced fried chicken and all the fixin's make these tacos an easy party win. So are you ready for, like, The Best Tacos Ever?! Because these Southern Fried Chicken Tacos are pretty much gonna become your new favorite “go to” taco. Why? Well, the Southern fried chicken! Duh! It's perfectly crunchy, slightly spicy and all kinds of delicious. So it only made sense to take that delicious chicken and make it into an even better taco. You see, with these tacos you don’t just get the chicken, you get all the taco toppings, too... meaning guacamole and cheese! You could even throw in a little salsa if you want. Or, try swapping out your favorite fish in place of the chicken for a seafood version! Yes, that would be equally awesome. You're going to love these delicious Southern Fried Chicken Tacos!

Southern Fried Chicken Tacos

  • Prep Time 10 min
  • Total 45 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 9

Ingredients

  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken tenders
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
  • 2 cups self-rising flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup hot sauce
  • 8 tortillas from 1 package (8.2 oz) Old El Paso™ Flour Tortillas for Soft Tacos and Fajitas (10 Count), warmed
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • Fresh guacamole, for serving

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oil to 350°F in a deep, heavy-bottomed pot. Do not fill the pot more than 1/2 full with oil.
  • Step 
    2
    Season the chicken with the seasoned salt. Add the flour to a shallow bowl or pie plate.
  • Step 
    3
    In a medium size bowl, beat the eggs and hot sauce together.
  • Step 
    4
    Dip the seasoned chicken in the egg mixture, and then coat well in the flour. Place the chicken in the preheated oil and fry the chicken in the oil until brown and crisp and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined cookie sheet.
  • Step 
    5
    Once cool enough to handle, slice the chicken into strips. Warm the tortillas and fill with chicken. Top with cheese and guacamole.

Nutrition

870 Calories
33g Total Fat
69g Protein
73g Total Carbohydrate
2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
870
Calories from Fat
300
Total Fat
33g
51%
Saturated Fat
11g
55%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
270mg
90%
Sodium
3610mg
150%
Potassium
220mg
6%
Total Carbohydrate
73g
24%
Dietary Fiber
2g
10%
Sugars
2g
Protein
69g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
35%
35%
Calcium
45%
45%
Iron
30%
30%
Exchanges:
4 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 7 Lean Meat; 1 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
5
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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