Description

These Fried Chicken Tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal featuring crispy breaded chicken tenders served in warm flour tortillas with a refreshing shredded red cabbage slaw and a tangy cilantro lime sour cream sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual gatherings, they combine crunchy textures with fresh flavors and optional salsa for extra zest.

Ingredients

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Chicken Tenders

8 breaded chicken tenders (about 1 pound, cooked according to package instructions)

Slaw

2 cups red cabbage, shredded

Tortillas

8 flour tortillas (4-inch)

Sauce

¾ cup sour cream
¼ cup buttermilk
1 lime, juiced
1 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped
½ teaspoon kosher salt

Garnish and Topping

Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Salsa (optional, for topping)

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Instructions

Cook the Chicken Tenders: Prepare the breaded chicken tenders following the package instructions, typically by baking or frying them until golden and cooked through, about 10-15 minutes depending on method. Once cooked, set aside and keep warm.
Prepare the Cilantro Lime Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, buttermilk, lime juice, finely chopped cilantro, and kosher salt. Mix well until smooth and set aside to let the flavors meld.
Warm the Tortillas: Heat the flour tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds to 1 minute on each side or until warm and pliable.
Assemble the Tacos: Place one cooked chicken tender on each warm tortilla. Top with a generous amount of shredded red cabbage.
Add Sauce and Garnish: Drizzle the cilantro lime sauce over the cabbage and chicken. Add salsa if desired and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
Serve: Serve the tacos immediately while the chicken is warm and the tortillas soft and fresh.

Notes

You can substitute cooked grilled or baked chicken tenders if preferred.
For extra crunch, add sliced radishes or a squeeze of fresh lime on top.
Flour tortillas can be swapped with corn tortillas for a gluten-free option.
If buttermilk is unavailable, use milk with a splash of lemon juice as a substitute.
To make ahead, prepare the sauce and slaw in advance for faster assembly.