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Crispy Lemongrass Chicken Tacos

8 INGREDIENTS • 5 STEPS • 2HRS 25MINS

Crispy Lemongrass Chicken Tacos

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Easy crispy chicken tacos made with soft corn tortilla shells stuffed with a flavourful lemongrass chicken with crispy tortilla bits on the inside! Best of both worlds, crispy and soft taco in one!
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Pups with Chopsticks
Hi, I'm Joyce, the creator of Pups with Chopsticks food blog exploring international flavours & ingredients - bringing you delicious and fun classic and fusion recipes!
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Easy crispy chicken tacos made with soft corn tortilla shells stuffed with a flavourful lemongrass chicken with crispy tortilla bits on the inside! Best of both worlds, crispy and soft taco in one!
2HRS 25MINS
Total Time
$2.18
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
us / metric
Boneless, Skin-On Chicken Thigh
6
Boneless, Skin-On Chicken Thighs
Garlic
3 cloves
Garlic, minced
Soy Sauce
3 Tbsp
Soy Sauce
Balsamic Vinegar
1 Tbsp
Balsamic Vinegar
Lemongrass
1 stalk
Lemongrass, finely chopped
(up to 2 stalks), just the bottom half
Tortilla Chips
1 handful
Tortilla Chips
Scallion
1 stalk
Scallion, finely chopped
Small Corn Tortilla
6
Small Corn Tortillas
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
489
Fat
11.9 g
Protein
52.0 g
Carbs
34.3 g
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step 1
Marinate the Boneless, Skin-On Chicken Thighs (6) with the Garlic (3 cloves), Soy Sauce (3 Tbsp), Lemongrass (1 stalk), and Balsamic Vinegar (1 Tbsp) for 2-3 hours.
step 1 Marinate the Boneless, Skin-On Chicken Thighs (6) with the Garlic (3 cloves), Soy Sauce (3 Tbsp), Lemongrass (1 stalk), and Balsamic Vinegar (1 Tbsp) for 2-3 hours.
step 2
In a large skillet, add some oil and set the heat to medium heat.
step 3
Starting skin side down first, sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes a side. To get the brown skin, leave it untouched skin side down for a few minutes.
step 3 Starting skin side down first, sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes a side. To get the brown skin, leave it untouched skin side down for a few minutes.
step 4
Once the chicken is done, transfer it to a cutting board and place some Tortilla Chips (1 handful) on top of the chicken and chop it up together. Mix in the Scallion (1 stalk).
step 4 Once the chicken is done, transfer it to a cutting board and place some Tortilla Chips (1 handful) on top of the chicken and chop it up together. Mix in the Scallion (1 stalk).
step 5
Add to Small Corn Tortillas (6) with toppings and enjoy!
step 5 Add to Small Corn Tortillas (6) with toppings and enjoy!
Tags
Dairy-Free
Asian
Comfort Food
Lunch
Chicken
Cinco de Mayo
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Game Day
Mexican
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