Crack Chicken Tacos Recipe

Crack Chicken Tacos are so aptly named because after you try this delicious kicked up taco, you will become amazingly addicted. Look below for a taco recipe to light your taste buds on fire in a good way and please your family with a delicious homemade chicken recipe tonight.

At the end of a long work and school day there is nothing my family enjoys more than a hot meal  that makes them come back for more. For us, that is Crack Tacos, a delicious rendition of the chicken taco complete with a kicked up BBQ sauce and a drizzle of ranch dressing. These crack chicken tacos are perfect for a week day, weekend end, or if you need something hearty like I did this weekend, a perfect lunch. Of course if this one is not your thing, this Ranch Chicken recipe makes everyone clean their plate or these chicken Parmesan fingers always hit the spot.

But tacos? Now I love tacos in any way, shape or form. I can gladly serve up a Taco Tuesday or Taco Thursday on any night of the week and this recipe takes your dinner to a whole new level.

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Crack Chicken Tacos

Ready to make and enjoy your crack chicken taco recipe? Grab the ingredients below and then the instructions below that. A printable version of this recipe is available at the bottom to make it easy for you to bring to your kitchen instead of using your phone. Just scroll to bottom to print!

• 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2″ pieces
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups panko bread crumbs
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 Tablespoons water
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 Tablespoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 8 Small flour tortillas
• 1/2 head butter lettuce
• Ranch dressing, for drizzling

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Preheat your oven to 425°F.

In a large Ziplock bag, combine the diced chicken and flour and shake until fully coated. Set aside.

In one bowl, add panko bread crumbs, salt and pepper.

In another bowl, whisk eggs and water.

Dip chicken in egg mixture then in panko crumbs, turning until fully coated.

Place coated chicken on a lined baking sheet and repeat with all chicken pieces.

Bake for 20-22 minutes until golden.

Towards the last 2 minutes of baking the chicken, combine the BBQ sauce, brown sugar, lime juice and garlic in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir and heat until it forms a cohesive sauce, taste and adjust as needed.

Add the chicken to the saucepan and stir to coat.

Serve crack chicken in tortillas with shredded lettuce and drizzled with ranch dressing.

CRACK CHICKEN TACOS PRINTED RECIPE VERSION

Prefer to print your recipe? I do too! Just click below to print!

Of course these taste restaurant quality, but if you want restaurant food, you can always opt for this Copycat Chik-Fil-A Nugget recipe instead!

 

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