Honduran-Style Crispy Fried Tacos

Serves: 6

Santos Walker

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

55

Spice

55

Sweetness

42

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.3

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Water

Directions:

1

Place chicken breasts and salt in a pot; cover halfway with water

2

Bring to a boil; cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 15 minutes

3

Cool until easily handled, about 5 minutes

4

Shred into thin pieces

5

Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat

6

Add onion, tomato, and green bell peppers; cook and stir until softened, about 2 minutes

7

Stir in shredded chicken, 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon, and black pepper; cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes

8

Spoon some of the chicken mixture into the middle of each corn tortilla

9

Fold tortilla around filling and secure with a toothpick

10

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)

11

Fry tortillas in batches until golden and crispy, about 2 minutes per side

12

Drain on paper towels

13

Bring 1/4 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan

14

Add tomato sauce, 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon, and seasoned salt

15

Cook and stir over medium-high heat until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes

16

Serve sauce over tacos