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Jaw-Dropping 40-Minute Crispy Chicken Tacos Secret Sauce

Crispy Chicken Tacos with a Secret Sauce
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Make Crispy Chicken Tacos featuring a unique secret sauce. This recipe fixes common taco failures to deliver maximum crunch and unforgettable flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 12 small corn tortillas
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise (for sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha or hot sauce (for sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice (for sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon honey (for sauce)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (for sauce)
  • Shredded cabbage for topping
  • Diced white onion for topping
  • Fresh cilantro for topping

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Soak chicken in buttermilk mixed with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne for at least 30 minutes.
  3. In a shallow dish, mix flour and cornstarch thoroughly.
  4. Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Do not wipe dry.
  5. Dredge chicken pieces in the flour mixture, pressing firmly to coat completely.
  6. Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain on a wire rack.
  8. While chicken fries, prepare the secret sauce by whisking together mayonnaise, sriracha, lime juice, honey, and cumin.
  9. Warm the tortillas briefly in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
  10. Assemble the tacos: Place crispy chicken inside the warm tortillas.
  11. Top with shredded cabbage, diced onion, fresh cilantro, and a generous drizzle of the secret sauce.

Notes

  • For extra crispness, double dredge the chicken: dip coated chicken back into the buttermilk, then back into the flour mixture.
  • Adjust the amount of hot sauce in the secret sauce to match your preferred spice level.
  • Use a deep-fry thermometer for best oil temperature control when frying.

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