Crispy Hot Chipotle Chicken Tacos
Get ready to savor the bold flavors of these crispy chipotle chicken tacos! Juicy chicken thighs are coated in a spicy chipotle marinade and fried to golden perfection, then tucked into warm tortillas and topped with fresh cilantro and zesty lime. Perfect for your next taco night, these mouthwatering bites are sure to become a favorite!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
📝 Ingredients
👨🍳 Instructions
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Marinate chicken in buttermilk with 2% salt by weight for 2-4 hours to break down proteins with lactic acid, creating 30% more tender meat that holds seasoning better.technique2% salt by weight, 2-4 hours
- ✓Fry chicken at exactly 325°F because lower temps create soggy coating while higher temps burn the exterior before the interior reaches 165°F internal temperature.technique325°F frying, 165°F internal
- ✓Double-dredge in seasoned flour, then buttermilk, then flour again to create maximum surface area for Maillard reactions and achieve 40% crispier coating.technique40% crispier coating
- ✓Warm corn tortillas on a dry cast iron skillet for 30-45 seconds per side until they develop light char spots, which creates smoky compounds that complement chipotle heat.timing30-45 seconds per side
- ✓Rehydrate chipotle peppers in 160°F water for 15 minutes before blending to activate capsaicin compounds and create a smoother, more concentrated sauce base.ingredient160°F, 15 minutes
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
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Crispy Hot Chipotle Chicken Tacos
Get ready to savor the bold flavors of these crispy chipotle chicken tacos! Juicy chicken thighs are coated in a spicy chipotle marinade and fried to golden perfection, then tucked into warm tortillas and topped with fresh cilantro and zesty lime. Perfect for your next taco night, these mouthwatering bites are sure to become a favorite!
📝 Ingredients
👨🍳 Instructions
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Marinate chicken in buttermilk with 2% salt by weight for 2-4 hours to break down proteins with lactic acid, creating 30% more tender meat that holds seasoning better.technique2% salt by weight, 2-4 hours
- ✓Fry chicken at exactly 325°F because lower temps create soggy coating while higher temps burn the exterior before the interior reaches 165°F internal temperature.technique325°F frying, 165°F internal
- ✓Double-dredge in seasoned flour, then buttermilk, then flour again to create maximum surface area for Maillard reactions and achieve 40% crispier coating.technique40% crispier coating
- ✓Warm corn tortillas on a dry cast iron skillet for 30-45 seconds per side until they develop light char spots, which creates smoky compounds that complement chipotle heat.timing30-45 seconds per side
- ✓Rehydrate chipotle peppers in 160°F water for 15 minutes before blending to activate capsaicin compounds and create a smoother, more concentrated sauce base.ingredient160°F, 15 minutes