Grandmother's Kitchen

Chicken Fried Tacos

Chicken Fried Tacos

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 packet Mrs. Dash Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup roughly chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup guacamole
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • (Makes 12)

Directions

  1. Add chicken breasts to a medium saucepan. Add water to cover. Bring to a boil and reduce to medium heat. Boil until chicken is done and tender.
  2. After chicken is done, remove from cooking liquid and use two forks to shred. Discard liquid and add chicken back to saucepan. Add seasoning mix along with 1/4 cup water to pan. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer until sauce thickens.
  3. Heat oil over medium high heat in a deep saucepan. Stuff tortillas with shredded chicken, make a taco and add back to hot oil. Fry on both sides until crunchy.
  4. Drain on paper towels when done. Top with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onion and cilantro.
  5. Garnish with sour cream, guacamole and salsa.

Original source: eclecticrecipes.com