The golden tacos compete with the flautas to be the most popular fried appetizer in Mexico, differentiating themselves due to their folded taco shape. In neighborhood fritangas they are served piled with cream and sauce on lettuce leaves. They are market food that feeds entire generations.
Mexican
Golden chicken tacos
Golden crispy chicken and potato tacos with cream, cheese and Mexican sauce.
- Mexico
- MAIN COURSES
- High protein
- easy
25 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 510 kcal
- Protein 28 g
- Fiber 4 g
- Carbohydrates 38 g
- Fat 28 g
- Sodium 520 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Golden chicken tacos are a Mexican preparation with easy difficulty. Reserve about 43 minutes in total (25 for mise en place and preparation, 18 for cooking). Follow the 7 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 16 small corn tortillas.
- Have ready: 400 g shredded chicken breast.
- Have ready: 1/2 julienne white onion.
- Have ready: 2 cloves of minced garlic.
- Have ready: 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Cook the onion and garlic in a little oil; add chicken
Cook the onion and garlic in a little oil; add chicken, potato, oregano, salt and pepper. Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result
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Stew the filling for 8 minutes until flavors integrate; It must be dry...
Stew the filling for 8 minutes until flavors integrate; It should be dry to roll easily.
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Heat the tortillas
Heat the tortillas, fill with the mixture and fold into a half-moon taco shape.
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Fry the tacos in hot oil on both sides until…
Fry the tacos in hot oil on both sides until the tortilla is stiff and golden. Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later.
Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later
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Drain on absorbent paper to remove excess fat.
Drain on absorbent paper to remove excess fat.
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Serve on a plate with lettuce
Serve on a plate with lettuce, cream, cheese and sauce to taste.
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Serve with freshly squeezed lemon on each taco.
Serve with freshly squeezed lemon on each taco.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Version with ground beef seasoned with paprika.
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