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Crispy Chicken Tacos with Slaw

Crispy Chicken Tacos with Slaw: Easy Weeknight Winner

These Crispy Chicken Tacos with Slaw are a quick and delicious weeknight meal that everyone will love.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound chicken thighs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 2 cups green cabbage, shredded
  • 1/2 cup carrots, shredded
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Marinate chicken thighs in buttermilk for at least 1 hour.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  3. Combine breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, and salt in a bowl.
  4. Dredge marinated chicken in the breadcrumb mixture and place on a baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until crispy and cooked through.
  6. In a bowl, mix cabbage, carrots, mayonnaise, lime juice, and cilantro.
  7. Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
  8. Assemble tacos by adding crispy chicken and slaw to each tortilla.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add some hot sauce to the slaw.
  • These tacos are best served fresh.
  • Author: Souzan
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 26g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 44g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: Crispy Chicken Tacos, Tacos, Chicken, Slaw, Weeknight Dinner