Best Taco Flavored Oven Fried Chicken Recipes

BAKED TACO CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, taco seasoning and salt. In a shallow bowl, beat eggs and milk. Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture, then place in bag and shake to coat. , Place bone side down in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until juices run clear.

ROASTED TACO-SEASONED CHICKEN WITH LIME CREMA

Steps:

• Put the chicken and onion in a large bowl and sprinkle with the taco seasoning. Drizzle with the oil and toss well to coat. Cover with plastic and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with 2 layers of foil.
• Arrange the chicken and onions on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, skin-side up. Roast until the skin is crisp and the chicken is just cooked through or an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast registers 160 degrees F, about 45 minutes.
• While the chicken cooks, stir the crema together with the lime juice and zest and cilantro. Season with salt.
• Arrange the chicken and onions on a serving platter and garnish with the cilantro sprigs. Serve with the lime crema on the side.

GOOD OVEN-FRIED TACO CHICKEN!

Steps:

• In two (doubled) brown paper lunch sacks, combine dry ingredients (first seven or *eight including the red pepper flakes); shake well to mix.
• In shallow bowl, beat eggs, milk and hot sauce.
• Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture, let excess drip off, then shake in bag of dry ingredients to coat.
• Set on plate or sheet as you go.
• Then after all are coated, shake each piece again in the flour mixture.
• Place bone sides down onto greased, foiled-lined shallow baking pan or sheet.
• Spray the chicken with butter-flavored vegetable spray after coating with flour mixture just before putting in the oven. Then bake for 15 minutes so it can "set", then baste each piece well with melted butter.
• Bake, uncovered, at 350ºF for a total of 55-60 minutes or until done and juices run clear.
• (When I did leg-thigh quarters, they took exactly 59 minutes).
• If pieces are small, they will take less time, of course, so check.
• Don't over bake it.
• Now kick back, have a beer, relax and don't worry about it!
• It doesn't stick or even need to be turned! (Don't turn it BTW).
• Prepare the rest of your sides and...ENJOY!

BAKED TACO CHICKEN FINGERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Line baking sheet with foil. Spray with no stick cooking spray. Mix Seasoning Mix, cornmeal and flour in shallow dish or plastic bag.
• Moisten chicken with water. Coat each chicken finger with seasoning mixture. Place chicken fingers, 1-inch apart, on prepared baking sheet. Spray chicken lightly with no stick cooking spray.
• Bake 15 minutes on until chicken is cooked through.

GRILLED TACO-SPICED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. In shallow bowl, mix taco seasoning mix and oregano. Brush chicken with oil; sprinkle with taco seasoning mixture.
• Place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 10 to 15 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F).
• Meanwhile, in small microwavable bowl, mix barbecue sauce, chili sauce and cumin. Cover; microwave on High 30 to 60 seconds or until hot. Serve sauce over chicken.

EASY OVEN-BAKED CHICKEN TACOS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Spray bottom of 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Place taco shells standing up and together in dish; set aside.
• In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook chicken, taco seasoning mix, water and chiles over medium heat 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until chicken is heated through. Remove from heat.
• To assemble, spread about 2 tablespoons refried beans in bottom of each shell. Top each with heaping 1/4 cup chicken mixture and 2 tablespoons shredded cheese. Bake 5 to 7 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with remaining ingredients, if desired.