Honduran-Style Crispy Fried Tacos

These Honduran-style tacos, or "tacos hondureños," are chicken-filled corn tortillas loaded with onion, tomato, and cheese, then fried until crispy.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 347 Calories

Ingredients

• vegetable oil for frying
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
• 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 (6.5 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 tomato, finely chopped
• 1 pound corn tortillas
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 cup water
• 0.5 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 0.5 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 0.5 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry tortillas in batches until golden and crispy, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

Step 2

Make the tacos: Place chicken breasts and salt into a pot and cover halfway with water. Bring to a boil; cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 15 minutes. Remove from the pot and cool until easily handled, about 5 minutes. Shred into thin pieces.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, tomato, and bell pepper; cook and stir until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in shredded chicken, bouillon granules, and black pepper; cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Spoon some chicken mixture into the middle of each corn tortilla. Fold tortillas around the filling and secure with a toothpick.

Step 5

Make the sauce: Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add tomato sauce, bouillon granules, and seasoned salt. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Serve sauce over tacos.