Name: Southern-fried chicken tacos Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/4 tsp black pepper; Vegetable oil (for frying); 8 small tortillas; Taco toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, etc.

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How To Make Southern-fried chicken tacos

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Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 20 minutes

Total: 40 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
Vegetable oil (for frying)
8 small tortillas
Taco toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, etc.

Instructions

In a shallow bowl, whisk together flour, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
Dip chicken breasts into the flour mixture, pressing firmly to coat thoroughly.
Fry the chicken in hot oil for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove chicken from the pan and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
Slice the fried chicken into strips and divide evenly among the tortillas.
Top with desired taco toppings.
Serve immediately and enjoy!