Description
These Crunchy Asian-Style Chicken Tacos are a delightful fusion of flavors, combining tender shredded chicken in a savory-sweet sauce with a crunchy slaw mix, all nestled in crispy taco shells. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken Taco Filling:
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie or grilled)
- 1 cup coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)
- ¼ cup sliced green onions
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- ¼ cup sliced almonds or chopped peanuts (optional)
- 8 small crunchy taco shells
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon sriracha or chili paste (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and sriracha until well blended.
- Coat the Chicken: In a large bowl, toss shredded chicken with the sauce until evenly coated.
- Make the Slaw Mix: In a separate bowl, combine coleslaw mix, green onions, cilantro, and nuts if using.
- Assemble Tacos: Warm the taco shells according to package directions. Fill each shell with a scoop of sauced chicken and top with the slaw mixture.
- Serve: Serve immediately for the best crunch.
Notes
- Add avocado slices or a drizzle of spicy mayo for extra flavor.
- You can also use soft corn tortillas for a less crunchy variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
