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Chicken Taco Filling with Fresh Lime

Close-up of three chicken tacos filled with crispy chicken, slaw, and drizzled with sauce and crema. Fresh lime wedges are visible.
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A simple recipe for crispy chicken taco filling with a honey-lime drizzle, served in soft tortillas with shredded cabbage and sour cream.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large chicken breasts, sliced into strips
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 8 soft tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Set up a breading station: place the flour, eggs, and panko breadcrumbs each in separate shallow bowls. Mix the garlic powder and paprika into the flour.
  3. Coat each chicken strip in flour, shaking off excess, then dip into the beaten eggs and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
  4. Place the chicken strips on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and crispy, flipping halfway through.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey and lime juice. Drizzle over the baked chicken strips.
  6. To assemble, fill each tortilla with shredded cabbage, crispy chicken, a dollop of sour cream, and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For an extra kick, add a dash of hot sauce to the honey lime mixture.
  • These tacos pair well with a side of Mexican street corn.

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