Description
This Tacos Dorados recipe features crispy golden corn tortillas filled with seasoned shredded chicken, perfect for a quick dinner or Mexican-inspired gathering. Learn how to make authentic Tacos Dorados with easy steps and top with fresh crema, cheese, and salsa for a flavorful finish.
Ingredients
12 corn tortillas
2 cups shredded chicken
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
1. Combine shredded chicken with garlic powder, ground cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix thoroughly.
2. Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
3. Spoon a portion of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla and roll tightly.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
5. Fry the rolled tacos seam-side down in batches until golden and crispy on all sides.
6. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil.
7. Serve immediately with desired toppings like lettuce, cheese, crema, and salsa.
Notes
Serve Tacos Dorados fresh for the crispiest bite.
You can prep the filling ahead and fry when ready to eat.
Use toothpicks if needed to hold tortillas closed while frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tacos
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg