BETTER THAN "DEL TACO" CHICKEN SOFT TACO'S

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Better Than

This is very close facsimile to Del Tacos chicken soft taco. As good as their tacos are these have a lot more flavor. Quick and simple to make.

Provided by Lab Chef

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 10 Tacos, 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 lbs chicken, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 limes, juiced
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 cup buttermilk ranch dressing
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup iceberg lettuce, shredded
2 roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
10 pieces flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Sauce:.
  • For sauce combine ranch dressing, sour cream, lime juice, garlic powder and salt and whisk well. Refrigerate and store up to 3 weeks.
  • Chicken:.
  • Cut the chicken into 1 inch pieces.
  • In a bowl, add lime juice, garlic, taco seasoning mix, 1 tablespoon of oil and brown sugar. Whisk well and add the cut up chicken. Cover and marinate for 4-6 hours.
  • In a pan over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and cooked through. Remove from heat and keep warm.
  • Heat tortillas in oven or microwave.
  • To assemble, place chicken in the middle of warmed tortilla, top with lettuce and tomato, drizzle sauce, and sprinkle cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 980.4, Fat 75.1, SaturatedFat 22, Cholesterol 263.1, Sodium 1099.7, Carbohydrate 13.3, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 5.5, Protein 62.7

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