Chicken Nugget Tacos Recipes

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CHICKEN NUGGET TACOS WITH LIME DRESSING



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Chicken Nugget Tacos with Lime Dressing is mildly spiced chicken nuggets in a soft taco and drizzled with a zesty lime dressing and a family favorite for Taco Tuesdays !

Provided by Linda Nortje

Categories     Light Dinner

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 17

675 g Chicken Fillets, cubed small ( 1 1/2 pounds )
2 t Fresh Garlic, crushed
1 t Salt
1 cup Buttermilk
2 cups Self-Raising Flour
2 t Cayenne Pepper
1 TB Paprika
1 TB Dried Oregano
1/2 t Black Pepper
Oil , for deep-fry
3 TB Mayonnaise
1 small Lime, juice and zest
1 t Fresh Garlic, crushed
1 t Water
8 Soft Flour Tortillas, medium size (heat just before use)
2 cups Roma Tomatoes, quartered
2 cups Lettuce, shredded

Steps:

  • Toss together the Chicken, Garlic, Salt and Buttermilk - place in a marinating container and marinade 30 minutes
  • Combine the Flour, Cayenne Pepper, Paprika, Oregano and Black Pepper in a medium bowl
  • Heat the Oil for deep-fry
  • Meanwhile, shake off the excess marinade from the Chicken - dip into the Flour mixture and deep-fry 2 - 3 minutes in small batches - transfer to a paper towel lined plate and keep warm until all the Chicken are cooked
  • Dressing: Whisk together the Mayonnaise, Lime zest and juice, Garlic and Water - keep aside until needed.
  • To assemble: Scatter some Lettuce over one half of each warmed Tortilla, top with Tomato and Chicken Nuggets - drizzle over some Dressing - fold over the other half of the Tortilla

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483 calories, Carbohydrate 53 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 75 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 14 grams fat, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 35 grams protein, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 Taco, Sodium 1006 grams sodium, Sugar 4 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams unsaturated fat

EASY CHICKEN TACOS



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With a simple spice rub, the chicken is cooked so quickly on the stovetop! Dice into small pieces and serve with pico, avocado + lime!

Provided by Chungah Rhee

Categories     entree

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon canola oil
12 mini flour tortillas, warmed
1 cup pico de gallo, homemade or store-bought
1 avocado, halved, peeled, seeded and diced
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Season chicken with chili powder mixture. Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Working in batches, add chicken to the skillet in a single layer and cook until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 4-5 minutes per side. Let cool before dicing into bite-size pieces. Serve chicken in tortillas, topped with pico de gallo, avocado, cilantro and lime.

CHICKEN NUGGET TACOS



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Your kids will be in dinner heaven when you combine two of their favorite dinner into one with these chicken nugget tacos. And you'll be in dinner heaven because the recipe features frozen chicken nuggets, which are probably already in your freezer. You can use quality chicken in this kid-friendly dish. Nuggets don't have to be a guilty pleasure. Use a healthier variety such as Ian's or Applegate Farms. Look for coupons in the Sunday newspaper and at mambosprouts.com to save on pricey cuts.

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 8 tacos, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (12 ounce) boxes frozen chicken nuggets
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 large ripe avocado, diced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 scallions, white and light green parts, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and diced
3 cups fresh corn (from about 4 medium ears) or 3 cups frozen corn kernels (from about 4 medium ears)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
salt, to taste
8 (6 inch) corn tortillas, warmed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F Line a baking sheet with foil. Arrange chicken nuggets on baking sheet and sprinkle with chili powder. Bake until crispy and cooked through, about 25 minutes.
  • Combine avocado and lime juice in a small bowl. Warm oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add scallions and bell pepper and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add corn and saute until warmed through, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in cilantro and season with salt.
  • Divide corn mixture among tortillas, top each with 2 or 4 chicken nuggets and some avocado mixture. Fold over and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.6, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 50.9, Carbohydrate 50.7, Fiber 10.9, Sugar 5.6, Protein 8.1

CRUNCHY CHICKEN NUGGET TACOS



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Dinner ready in just 20 minutes! Enjoy these crunchy chicken nugget tacos with creamy Caesar dressing sprinkled with chow mein noodles.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 frozen breaded fully cooked chicken breast nuggets
1/4 cup creamy Caesar dressing
4 flour tortillas (8 to 10 inches in diameter)
2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
1 medium tomato, cut into 8 slices
1/2 cup chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • Bake or microwave nuggets as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, spread 1 tablespoon dressing over each tortilla; sprinkle each evenly with 1/2 cup lettuce. Arrange 2 tomato slices and 3 nuggets down center of each tortilla; sprinkle nuggets with 2 tablespoons chow mein noodles.
  • Fold sides of tortillas over filling, slightly overlapping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 780 mg

TACO CHICKEN NUGGETS



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This is always one of the first things to disappear during parties! (If you use the egg substitute and no butter it won't be as crispy, but will be low fat.)

Provided by Junebug

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 1 platter

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup breadcrumbs
1 package taco seasoning
1 egg (or egg substitute)
2 tablespoons melted butter (can omit)
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into nuggets
picante sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375.
  • Mix crumbs, taco seasonings and butter.
  • Dip nuggets into egg, then into crumbs, coating evenly.
  • Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake 10-15 minutes til chicken is done and coating is crisp.
  • Serve with Picante Sauce for dipping.

CRUNCHY CHICKEN NUGGET TACOS



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This is a quick meal and kids will love it.

Provided by Eve Peterson

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 frozen breaded fully cooked chicken breast nuggets
1/4 c caesar dressing
4 flour tortillas,8 to 10 inches in diameter
2 c shredded iceberg lettuce
1 medium tomato,cut into 8 slices
1/2 c chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • 1. Bake or microwave nuggets as directed on package.
  • 2. Meanwhile, spread 1 T dressing over each tortilla, sprinkle each evenly with 1/2 cup lettuce. Arrange tomato slices and 3 nuggets down center of each tortilla, sprinkle nuggets with 2 T. chow mein noodles.
  • 3. Fold sides of tortillas over filling, slightly overlapping.

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