There’s nothing like eating a crispy chicken taco, right? If you love chicken, you’ll agree with us on this one. The combination of delicious, crunchy chicken stuffed in a crispy taco shell is quite delicious, and we don’t miss a chance to eat it. However, whenever the craving strikes, we usually order in or head to the nearest Mexican restaurant. While this is certainly convenient, making it at home has its own fun. When we know we have control over the ingredients, we can tweak the recipe to our liking. And honestly, who wouldn’t want that? Here, we’ll share five easy tips that will help you make the chicken taco of your dreams. By the end of this article, you’ll be inspired enough to make it.
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Chicken Tacos Recipe: Here Are 5 Tips To Make Crispy Chicken Tacos:
1. Always use quality chicken
Before starting with the recipe, make sure you have good quality chicken. Since chicken is the main ingredient, you cannot compromise on the quality. Avoid buying frozen chicken and always buy fresh chicken from your market. This way, your chicken tacos will turn out exactly as you expected.
2. Marinate the chicken well
The next step is to marinate the chicken. To make a great chicken taco, mix the chicken well with all the herbs, spices, and lime juice. The more flavors you add, the better your chicken tacos will taste. Once you have marinated the chicken well, let the chicken pieces rest for a while. This will allow the flavors to be absorbed completely.
3. Add cornstarch
Cornstarch is a popular ingredient to add crispiness to many snacks. Add some cornstarch while preparing the marinade for chicken tacos as well. Cornstarch has the ability to absorb excess moisture, thereby creating a crispy coating after frying. You can add 1-2 teaspoons of cornstarch to the marinade mix. Believe me, you will definitely be surprised to see the results.
4. Use the double frying method
Another way to make chicken tacos crispy is to use the double frying method. For this, deep fry the chicken pieces until they are partially cooked. Now, drain them and deep fry them one more time. Frying the chicken pieces twice will ensure that they do not lose the crispy texture you desire.
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5. Don’t forget to remove excess oil
After frying the chicken pieces, don’t forget to drain the excess oil. Put them on a plate covered with tissue paper so that it can absorb the oil. Now you can place the chicken pieces in the taco shell along with all the other ingredients like lettuce, jalapenos, tomatoes, sour cream, etc. By doing this, your chicken taco will definitely give the crispy taste you are looking for.
So, the next time you make chicken tacos at home, keep these handy tips in mind. To get you started, here’s an easy recipe to try.
