Description
These Crunchy Asian-Style Chicken Tacos combine tender chicken strips glazed with a savory-sweet sauce, nestled in crispy taco shells, and topped with fresh, colorful vegetables and a spicy sriracha mayo for a perfect fusion of Asian and Mexican flavors.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Marinade
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Taco Assembly
- 8 crunchy taco shells
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Sriracha Mayo Sauce
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger until fully combined to create the flavorful sauce for the chicken.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced chicken strips and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring frequently until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
- Glaze the Chicken: Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken evenly.
- Make the Sriracha Mayo: In a separate small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice. Mix well to create a spicy, tangy sauce to drizzle on the tacos.
- Warm the Taco Shells: Heat the crunchy taco shells according to package instructions to make them warm and crispy for serving.
- Assemble the Tacos: Fill each warmed taco shell with the glazed chicken strips. Top with shredded red cabbage, shredded carrots, thinly sliced cucumber, sliced green onions, and fresh cilantro leaves for a fresh crunch and vibrant flavor.
- Finish with Sauce and Sesame Seeds: Drizzle the sriracha mayo sauce over the assembled tacos and sprinkle with sesame seeds for added texture and nutty flavor before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add chopped peanuts or crispy wonton strips as a topping to the tacos.
- These tacos also work well with shrimp instead of chicken for a delicious seafood variation.
