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Easy Fried Chicken Tacos
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
 

These pan-fried chicken tacos will be your next taco Tuesday favorite! An easy chicken marinade, corn tortillas, red onion, and cheese make this simple recipe both easy to make and delicious!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: fried tacos
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
Chicken Taco Marinade
  • Lime Juice
  • Tajin
  • Cilantro
Fried Chicken Tacos
  • Chicken tenderloins
  • Corn Tortillas
  • Diced Red Onion
  • Cotija Cheese
  • Olive Oil
Instructions
  1. Place your chicken and marinade ingredients into a bag and refrigerate for 1-24 hours!

  2. When ready to cook, heat up your skillet and place the chicken in it, discarding the excess marinade.

  3. Cook until done. Remove from heat, dice the chicken and allow to cool.

  4. Add a splash of olive oil to the hot pan and brown your corn tortilla on both sides.

  5. Top your corn tortilla with chicken, onion, and cheese then close.

  6. Brown the closed taco on both sides and enjoy with your favorite toppings.