Breaded with finely crushed DORITOS® DINAMITA® Chile Limón Flavored Rolled Tortilla Chips, these zesty fried chicken tenders make a delicious taco filling that’s sure to sate any crowd.
Ingredients
Fried Chicken:
Taco Crema:
Tacos:
How to make it
1
Fried Chicken: In food processor, pulse DORITOS® DINAMITA® Chile Limón Flavored Rolled Tortilla Chips until finely ground. Transfer to shallow bowl.
2
Pat chicken dry with paper towel.
3
Transfer flour to another shallow bowl.
4
Whisk together eggs in another shallow bowl.
5
Dredge chicken in flour, dip in beaten eggs and roll in crushed DORITOS®.
6
Pour enough oil into medium saucepan or high-sided skillet to reach 4 inches up sides of pan. Heat over medium heat until instant-read thermometer registers 375°F.
7
Cook breaded chicken for 4 to 5 minutes or until golden brown, cooked through and instant-read thermometer registers 165°F. Transfer to paper towel to drain.
8
Taco Crema: In medium bowl, stir together cotija, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, chipotle powder and salt.
9
Tacos: Assemble fried chicken in tortillas with taco crema. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges
Tips & Tricks
Garnish tacos also with pickled red onion, diced avocado and shredded cabbage if desired.