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Crunchy Asian-Style Chicken Tacos Recipe

Crunchy Asian-Style Chicken Tacos Recipe
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These Crunchy Asian-Style Chicken Tacos are a delicious fusion of flavors, combining tender strips of chicken with a zesty sauce, crunchy vegetables, and a creamy sriracha mayo, all nestled in crispy taco shells.

Ingredients

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For the chicken:

  • 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

For the tacos:

  • 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

For the sauce:

  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Cook chicken strips in olive oil until done, then add the sauce and simmer.
  2. Make the sauce: Mix mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice in a bowl.
  3. Assemble the tacos: Fill taco shells with chicken, top with vegetables, drizzle with sauce, and sprinkle sesame seeds.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, add chopped peanuts or crispy wonton strips as toppings.
  • These tacos can also be made with shrimp instead of chicken.

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