Get the App

Recipes

Find a Recipe Blue Ribbon Recipes Pinch It!™ Feed Browse All Recipes

Editorial

Food Bites & Articles Videos What is a Blue Ribbon? Meet the Test Kitchen

Community

Member Recipes Groups Sweepstakes Contests Shopping

spicy soft shell chicken tacos, iris

22 Pinches 11 Photos
irislynn avatar
chicago, IL
Updated on Jul 21, 2014

We love tacos, any time, any kind, the boys seldom let me get one, unless I snatch one in the process of cooking them. So today, early, before they try to Shanghai my kitchen, I will make em' and put back enough meat so I can have a couple for myself, Hey, the cook deserves to eat too...right? There are a number of ingredients in the marinade, increase or decrease at your discretion. Grilled, broiled or sautéed, they are so good.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Pan Fry
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 6 large chicken breast skinless and boneless
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • - white cheese
  • - cayenne pepper
  • - cilantro, fresh
  • - coriander
  • - crushed red pepper flakes
  • - cumin
  • - garlic
  • - lemon zest
  • - red chili powder
  • 1 - smoked chilipolte, mashed
  • - sour cream
  • - onions
  • - limes
  • - tortillas

How To Make spicy soft shell chicken tacos, iris

  • From Instagram: http://instagram.com/p/quYe5WPYH4/
    Step 1
    Take chicken breast and dice into 1-2 inch cubes, partially frozen makes for easier cutting.
  • From Instagram: http://instagram.com/p/qulvHGPYPJ/
    Step 2
    For grilling or broiling leave breast whole, and lightly prick with a fork so the chicken can absorb the marinade.
  • From Instagram: http://instagram.com/p/quYjdvPYIE/
    Step 3
    Place all ingredients in a large sealable Container or bag with the exception of sour cream and white cheese, and onions.
  • Step 4
    Add the chicken and let it sit in the marinade 2-4 hours.
  • From Instagram: http://instagram.com/p/qumC_4vYPw/
    Step 5
    Remove chicken from marinade, and cook chicken til juices run clear. Don't let the breast overcook, we want them juicy.
  • Step 6
    Warm tortillas, place desired amount of chicken into each tortilla garnish with cheese, onions, cilantro and lime.
  • Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!

Comment & Reviews

ADVERTISEMENT
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes