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Crispy Pan-Fried Chicken Tacos with Spicy Pineapple Salsa

🍽️ serves 4⏱️ prep 20 min🔥 cook 15 min📖 Instagram Reel
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Crispy Pan-Fried Chicken Tacos with Spicy Pineapple Salsa

Notes

These crispy pan-fried chicken tacos are elevated with a spicy pineapple salsa, adding a sweet and spicy kick. Perfect for a quick dinner or a gathering with friends.

Ingredients

For the Tacos: - 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or mashed - 8 small corn tortillas - 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack) - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil - Salt, to taste

For the Spicy Pineapple Salsa: - 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced - 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped - Juice of 1 lime - Salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Spicy Pineapple Salsa:
  2. In a bowl, combine diced pineapple, jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro.
  3. Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and season with salt to taste.

  4. Mix well and set aside to let the flavors meld.

  5. Assemble the Tacos:

  6. Place a tortilla on a flat surface. Sprinkle a layer of shredded cheese over half of the tortilla.
  7. Add a portion of the shredded chicken on top of the cheese.

  8. Fold the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

  9. Cook the Tacos:

  10. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  11. Place the folded tacos in the skillet, cooking in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
  12. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy, and the cheese has melted.

  13. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels. Lightly season with salt while still warm.

  14. Serve:

  15. Open each taco slightly and spoon in the spicy pineapple salsa.
  16. Serve immediately, enjoying the contrast of the crispy taco, savory chicken, and sweet-spicy salsa.

Nutrition (per serving, estimated)

Estimated from the ingredients — amounts and serving size vary, so treat it as a ballpark.

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