Del Taco Chicken Soft Tacos Recipe (Copycat)
Del Taco Chicken Soft Tacos are one of the best taco fillings ever. The charm of Mexican cuisine is that with just the right ingredients and the right recipe, you can create a delicious meal. This recipe is a simple, quick, and easy recipe that anyone can prepare and make.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning mix
- 2 Cloves Garlic (peeled and minced)
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oi
- 2 limes (juiced)
- 2 teaspoons Brown sugar
- 2 Pounds boneless (skinless chicken thigh meat, cut into 1-inch cubes)
- ½ head iceberg lettuce (shredded)
- 2 Roma tomatoes (diced)
- ½ cup Crumbled queso fresco or shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 8 pieces Flour tortillas
For the Secret Sauce
- ¼ cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Milk
- teaspoon Lime juice
Instructions
- To prepare the chicken, mix the lime juice, garlic, taco seasoning mix, 1 tablespoon of oil, and brown sugar together. Massage into the meat and marinate for 4 to 5 hours. After the marinade has been drained, cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan over medium heat. Stir occasionally while cooking chicken until lightly browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from heat and keep warm.
- The chicken can also be grilled over hot coals until nicely charred and cooked through. Remove from heat and cut into 1-inch pieces.
- Cook the tortillas in an ungreased skillet over medium heat for about 20 to 30 seconds on each side or until they are warm and pliable.
- You can also microwave 4 to 5 tortillas and cover them with a damp paper towel. Continue microwaving every 30 seconds until warm.
- Assemble by placing the chicken in the center of a warmed tortilla, adding lettuce and tomato, then drizzling secret sauce and topping with cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 512kcal
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