Chicken Jalapeño Popper Tacos
- For the Chicken Jalapeño Poppers:
- 🍗 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 🧂 1 Salt
- 🍗 1 tsp chicken bouillon
- ⚫ ½ tsp black pepper
- 🧅 ½ tsp onion powder
- 🌶️ ½ tsp of paprika
- 🌿 ½ tsp of dried cilantro
- 🥄 1 tbsp of cornstarch
- 🌶️ 6 to 8 jalapeños
- 🧀 6 cheese sticks
- 🥚 3 eggs
- 🥡 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- 🧄 Garlic powder
- 🌶️ Paprika (for seasoning)
- 🍞 1 cup of panko crumbs
- 🥑 1 cup of avocado oil
- 🥚 1 egg
- 🍋 1 tsp of lime juice
- 🌮 8 flour tortillas
- 🥬 Shredded lettuce
Transform your taco night with these mouth-watering Chicken Jalapeño Popper Tacos! Delightfully spicy and cheesy, these tacos are stuffed with a mix of flavorful ground chicken and gooey cheese, all wrapped in a crispy coating. Paired with a vibrant homemade jalapeño mayo, this unique fusion is sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients:
For the Chicken Jalapeño Poppers:
🍗 2 boneless chicken breasts
🧂 1 tsp salt
🍗 1 tsp chicken bouillon
⚫ ½ tsp black pepper
🧄 ½ tsp garlic powder
🧅 ½ tsp onion powder
🌶️ ½ tsp of paprika
🌿 ½ tsp of dried cilantro
🥄 1 tbsp of cornstarch
🌶️ 6 to 8 jalapeños
🧀 6 cheese sticks
🥚 3 eggs
🥡 1 cup of all-purpose flour
🧄 Garlic powder (for seasoning)
🌶️ Paprika (for seasoning)
🍞 1 cup of panko crumbs
For the Jalapeño Mayo:
🥑 1 cup of avocado oil
🌶️ 1 chopped jalapeño
🥚 1 egg
🍋 1 tsp of lime juice
🧂 Salt (to taste)
To Assemble Tacos:
🌮 8 flour tortillas
🥬 Shredded lettuce
Instructions:
- Prepare the Chicken Filling:
- Cut the chicken breasts into chunks.
- In a food processor, blend chicken pieces with salt, chicken bouillon, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cilantro, and cornstarch until ground. Set aside.
- Prep the Jalapeños and Cheese:
- Cut the jalapeños in half lengthwise. Remove seeds and stems.
- Unwrap the cheese sticks and cut each in half.
- Place a cheese piece inside each jalapeño half.
- Assemble the Jalapeño Poppers:
- Rub cooking oil on your hands for easier handling.
- Wrap the ground chicken mixture around each filled jalapeño.
- Dredge each chicken-wrapped jalapeño in all-purpose flour seasoned with garlic powder and paprika, then dip in whisked eggs, and coat with panko crumbs.
- Cooking the Poppers:
- Deep fry the prepared poppers on medium heat for about 6-8 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare the Jalapeño Mayo:
- Blend avocado oil, chopped jalapeño, egg, lime juice, and salt in a blender or use an immersion blender until creamy.
- Assemble the Tacos:
- Warm flour tortillas.
- Spread jalapeño mayo on each tortilla.
- Add shredded lettuce and place a chicken jalapeño popper on top.
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 8 tacos
Cooking Tips:
- Adjust the amount of jalapeños based on your preferred spice level.
- Ensure that the oil is at the right temperature before frying for optimal crispiness.
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