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Chicken Puffy Tacos

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Ingredients

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1 whole chicken, quartered
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1/2 head garlic clove, peeled and chopped
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
1 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons mexican oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
24 soft taco-size flour tortillas
vegetable oil (for frying)

Nutritional information

228
Calories
103 g
Calories From Fat
11.6 g
Total Fat
3.2 g
Saturated Fat
40.9 mg
Cholesterol
403.4 mg
Sodium
17.9 g
Carbs
1.5 g
Dietary Fiber
1.2 g
Sugars
12.7 g
Protein
109g
Serving Size

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Chicken Puffy Tacos

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    Ummm, Yummm! Made these using boneless skinless chicken breasts because that was all I had on hand. The chicken came out awesome! And I dusted the flour tortillas with Kraft parmesan cheese after frying.

    • 280 min
    • Serves 24
    • Easy

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    Chicken Puffy Tacos, Almost everyone I know rants and raves about Chicken Puffy Tacos! The puffy part of the name comes from using fried flour tortillas instead of crispy corn or plain flour, but what makes these tacos irrestible is the meat I personally love the meat in a folded and fried flour tortilla w/ cheese, guacomole, lettuce, tomato, and sour cream *I’ve also used simply 4-5lb of frozen chicken breasts for this recipe as well, but the whole chicken (with skin and bone) makes it much better , Ummm, Yummm! Made these using boneless skinless chicken breasts because that was all I had on hand The chicken came out awesome! And I dusted the flour tortillas with Kraft parmesan cheese after frying , I made just the Puffy Taco and wow, we loved it!!! I got the hang of it after the first two Thanks for sharing!


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    Place Everything Except the Tortillas and Oil in a Crockpot or Slow Cooker and Set to High For Three Hours or Until Meat Is Easily Removed from the Bone (the Thickest Part of Chicken Should Read 180 Degrees on a Meat Thermometer).

    2
    Done

    Remove Chicken and Let Cool, Leaving Sauce in the Vessel.

    3
    Done

    When Cool Enough to Handle, Pull the Chicken Meat from the Bone and Shred. Add Shredded Meat Back Into the Sauce. Discard Chicken Skin and Bones.

    4
    Done

    Reduce Crockpot or Slow Cooker to Low and Simmer Meat in Sauce For at Least One Additional Hour (the Longer the Better).

    5
    Done

    Meanwhile, Pour Vegetable Oil Into a Frying Pan Until 1/4" Deep. Heat Oil to 350 Degrees or Until a Flour Tortilla "puffs" Up and Browns Quickly.

    6
    Done

    Add One Flour Tortilla at a Time Into Oil and Fry One Side Until Lightly Browned.

    7
    Done

    Using Tongs, Fold the Tortilla Over So That the Browned Side Is on the Inside.

    8
    Done

    Fry the Outside Until Lightly Browned.

    9
    Done

    Remove from Oil, Add a Pinch of Kosher Salt and Place on a Cooling Rack.

    10
    Done

    Repeat Until Desired Number of Puffy Taco Shells Are Done.

    11
    Done

    Note: Don't Dare Cut Out the Onion and/or Garlic, as the Meat Will not Tenderize Nearly as Well.

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