Name: Crispy chicken tacos
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 large chicken breast, sliced into even-sized strips; 2 tablespoon sour cream; pinch turmeric; 1 teaspoon mexican seasoning or cajun spice; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 2 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 1/2 cup (approx) panko or fresh breadcrumbs; oil for frying; 8 crispy taco shells; grated cheese, shredded lettuce, grated carrot, diced red onion, sliced cucumber, to serve; sour cream and sweet chilli sauce, for garnish

Crispy chicken tacos

Perk yourself up tonight with these quick and tasty crispy chicken tacos. The whole family will love them!

Serves 4

Cook

15M

Marinate

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Ingredients

1 large chicken breast, sliced into even-sized strips

2 tablespoon sour cream

pinch turmeric

1 teaspoon mexican seasoning or cajun spice

1 clove garlic, crushed

2 tablespoon lemon juice

1 1/2 cup (approx) panko or fresh breadcrumbs

oil for frying

8 crispy taco shells

grated cheese, shredded lettuce, grated carrot, diced red onion, sliced cucumber, to serve

sour cream and sweet chilli sauce, for garnish

Method

1.In a glass or stainless steel bowl, combine the chicken strips, sour cream, turmeric, spice, garlic and lemon juice, then mix until coated. Leave to marinate for up to 2 hours.

2.When ready to serve, toss the marinated chicken strips in the panko or breadcrumbs and cook in a large, preheated frying pan with a little oil until golden and cooked through.

3.Serve the chicken strips in warmed taco shells with a range of salad ingredients. Top with a dollop of sour cream and drizzle over sweet chilli.

Add more or less seasoning depending on your tastes.
Note

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