Discover the secrets to creating perfect chicken puffy tacos, a culinary delight that tantalizes taste buds with its crispy, airy shells and flavorful chicken fillings. This article provides a comprehensive guide to crafting this irresistible dish, from selecting the freshest ingredients to mastering the art of frying those puffy taco shells to a golden perfection. With just a few simple steps and some culinary creativity, you'll be able to impress your family and friends with this delightful treat, transporting them to taco heaven with every bite.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
YUCATAN CHICKEN PUFFY TACOS WITH PEANUT-RED CHILI BBQ SAUCE AND RED CABBAGE SLAW
Steps:
- Whisk together orange and lime juices, chili and garlic in a shallow baking dish, add the chicken thighs, turn to coat and marinate 1 to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
- Preheat grill to high or grill pan over high heat. Remove thighs from the marinade and season with salt and pepper on both sides. Grill for 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until just cooked through. Brush with some of the peanut sauce during the last few minutes of grilling.
- Place tacos, chicken, peanut-red chili sauce, red cabbage slaw and relish in bowls and on serving platters and serve.
- Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan. Add the onions and cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for an additional 30 to 40 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Transfer the mixture to a food processor and puree until smooth, season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour into a bowl and allow to cool at room temperature. Sauce will keep for 1 week in the refrigerator stored in a tightly sealed container.
- Heat the oil in medium saucepan over medium heat; add the ginger and cook until soft. Increase heat to high, add the BBQ sauce and chicken stock and cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half.
- Whisk in the soy sauce and peanut butter and cook for 5 to 7 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place cabbage and onion in a large bowl. Whisk together the vinegar, orange juice, oil and honey and pour over the cabbage. Add the cilantro and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with mint. Let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving.
- Combine the masa mix, salt and warm water in a large bowl and mix until a smooth dough forms. Pull off pieces of dough and roll them into balls about the size of a ping pong ball.
- Cut a quart size resealable plastic bag open down both sides, to form a rectangle. Use the bag to line the tortilla press as you shape the tortillas so they do not stick: Lay 1 side of the plastic over the bottom of the press. Place a ball of dough in the center, and fold the other side of the plastic over the dough. Shut the top of the tortilla and press firmly down on the dough to shape the tortilla.
- Meanwhile, pour 2 inches of vegetable oil into a large deep pot and heat to 350 degrees F.
- Drop a tortilla into the hot oil and, using a metal spatula, repeatedly douse the tortilla with the hot oil until it begins to puff up. Flip it over and, using the spatula, make an indentation in the center of the tortilla to form a taco shape. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
- Fill each taco with 2 tablespoons of shredded chicken, guacamole, beans and cheese or your favorite filling.
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl just before serving.
CHICKEN PUFFY TACOS
Almost everyone I know rants and raves about "Chicken Puffy Tacos!" The "puffy" part of the name comes from using fried flour tortillas instead of crispy corn or plain flour, but what makes these tacos irrestible is the meat. I personally love the meat in a folded and fried flour tortilla w/ cheese, guacomole, lettuce, tomato, and sour cream. *I've also used simply 4-5lb of frozen chicken breasts for this recipe as well, but the whole chicken (with skin and bone) makes it much better.
Provided by Rocky Walls
Categories Whole Chicken
Time 4h20m
Yield 24 Tacos, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place everything except the tortillas and oil in a crockpot or slow cooker and set to high for three hours or until meat is easily removed from the bone (the thickest part of chicken should read 180 degrees on a meat thermometer).
- Remove chicken and let cool, leaving sauce in the vessel.
- When cool enough to handle, pull the chicken meat from the bone and shred. Add shredded meat back into the sauce. Discard chicken skin and bones.
- Reduce crockpot or slow cooker to low and simmer meat in sauce for at least one additional hour (the longer the better).
- Meanwhile, pour vegetable oil into a frying pan until 1/4" deep. Heat oil to 350 degrees or until a flour tortilla "puffs" up and browns quickly.
- Add one flour tortilla at a time into oil and fry one side until lightly browned.
- Using tongs, fold the tortilla over so that the browned side is on the inside.
- Fry the outside until lightly browned.
- Remove from oil, add a pinch of kosher salt and place on a cooling rack.
- Repeat until desired number of Puffy Taco Shells are done.
- Note: Don't dare cut out the onion and/or garlic, as the meat will not tenderize nearly as well.
CHIPOTLE CHICKEN PUFFY TACOS
Puffy taco shells stuffed with pulled rotisserie chicken in chipotle sauce. Topped with fresh guacamole, salsa and favorite taco toppings like lettuce, tomato and queso fresco.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In medium bowl, make guacamole by mixing avocados, green chiles, lime juice, red onion and cilantro, mashing slightly; set aside.
- Plate Chipotle Sauce ingredients in blender or food processor. Cover; blend on high speed until smooth. Pour half of sauce in 10-inch skillet over medium heat with chicken, reserving 1/2 cup for topping. Cover skillet; heat chicken and sauce until warm.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tortilla. Cook until starting to puff up, then turn over. Once second side is puffed up, remove from skillet; drain on paper towels.
- Fold each tortilla in half, and top with slightly less than 1/3 cup chicken mixture. Top with guacamole, a drizzle of reserved sauce, lettuce, tomato and cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Taco, Sodium 670 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 1 g
Tips:
- For a crispier taco shell, preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake the tortillas for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- If you don't have taco seasoning, you can make your own by combining 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- To make the chicken filling more flavorful, marinate it in the taco seasoning for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- If you don't have a slow cooker, you can cook the chicken in a pot over medium heat for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
- To make the tacos even more delicious, top them with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and pico de gallo.
Conclusion:
Chicken puffy tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that the whole family will love. They're perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun party appetizer. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a tasty and easy-to-make meal, give chicken puffy tacos a try. You won't be disappointed!
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