Honduran-Style Crispy Fried Tacos

This is one of my favorites to make when it comes to deep-fried appetizers! My mom is Honduran and taught me how to make these amazing crispy tacos. Serve topped with white cheese, onion sauce, or chopped cabbage.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 41 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 6 mins
• Calories: 347 Calories

Ingredients

• vegetable oil for frying
• ¼ cup water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
• ½ teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
• ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
• ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1 (6.5 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 tomato, finely chopped
• 1 pound corn tortillas

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place chicken breasts and salt in a pot; 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. Cool until easily handled, about 5 minutes. Shred into thin pieces.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

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 5

Bring 1/4 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add tomato sauce, 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon, and seasoned salt. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Serve sauce over tacos.