Chicken Tacos With Avocado Buttermilk Ranch
Chicken Tacos With Avocado Buttermilk Ranch
Course: MainCuisine: MexicanDifficulty: MediumServings
12
servingsPrep time
1
hourCooking time
30
minutesIngredients
- For Brine
2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon salt
- For Breading
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon cumin
1/2 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
Oil, for frying
- For Avocado Buttermilk Ranch
1 Haas avocado, halved pitted and peeled
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- For Tacos
24 corn tortillas, toasted
1 cup chopped lettuce
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
- Add chicken and brine ingredients to a large bowl. Mix well and toss to coat completely. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
- Combine all ingredients for breading, except for buttermilk in another large bowl. Drizzle buttermilk and mix with a fork to create craggy pieces.
- Prepare a baking sheet lined with foil.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk brine, a few at a time. Lay in breading mixture. Firmly press to coat completely. Place breaded tenders on prepared baking sheet.
- Mash avocado in a bowl. Add in remaining ranch ingredients and whisk, breaking up any chunks until completely smooth. Set aside.
- Line another baking sheet with a few layers of paper towels.
- Add 1-inch high oil to a large, high-sided pot. Heat over high heat until oil is shimmering.
- Place chicken tenders in pan, a few at a time; using tongs. Fry until deep golden brown on both sides, about 3 minute each.
- Transfer fried chicken to paper towel lined baking sheet to cool. Repeat the process until no chicken tenders remain.
- To assemble, add chicken in doubled-up toasted to corn tortillas. Top with chopped lettuce, fresh cilantro. Drizzle with Avocado Buttermilk Ranch.
- Enjoy!
