How to Make Honduran-Style Crispy Fried Tacos - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to culinary delights, the Honduran cuisine is often overlooked, but it boasts a rich and flavorful assortment of dishes. One of the most beloved and iconic staples of Honduran food is the Honduran-style crispy fried tacos. This delectable dish is a fusion of traditional Mexican tacos and Honduran flavors, resulting in a unique and mouth-watering creation that will have you coming back for more.

These crispy fried tacos are filled with a savory mixture of ground meat, spi...

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Ingredients

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

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 5
  • Yield: 10 tacos

  • Make the tacos: Place chicken breasts and salt into a pot and 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. Remove from the pot and cool until easily handled, about 5 minutes. Shred into thin pieces.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, tomato, and bell pepper; cook and stir until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in shredded chicken, bouillon granules, and black pepper; cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Spoon some chicken mixture into the middle of each corn tortilla. Fold tortillas around the filling and secure with a toothpick.
  • 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.
  • Make the sauce: Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add tomato sauce, bouillon granules, and seasoned salt. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Serve sauce over tacos.
  • Nutrition

    347 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 24mg
    • Sodium: 694mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 29mg
    • Calcium: 103mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 533mg