Crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor—these Fried Chicken Tacos are what weeknight dinner dreams are made of. Whether it’s Taco Tuesday or just a regular Thursday, this recipe brings bold crunch and fresh toppings together in one easy, crowd-pleasing meal. Gluten-free and dairy-optional, of course!
For a homemade taco seasoning, try my Whole30 taco seasoning! You can to control the sodium content, and there's no preservatives and only clean ingredients.
Why You'll Love These Fried Chicken Tacos
- Crispy + juicy: That golden fried taco crunch filled with flavor? Unreal.
- Easy to customize: Top ‘em your way—slaw, guac, spicy mayo, cheese—you name it.
- Great for a crowd: Serve taco bar style and let everyone build their own.
Ingredients
- Ground Chicken
- Whole30 Taco Seasoning
- Oil for frying
- Corn or other gluten free tortillas
- Toppings of choice: see below
Swaps and Variations
- Meat: Use ground pork, beef, or turkey instead!
- Toppings: Try mango salsa for a tropical twist or jalapeños for heat.
- Tortillas: Cassava for grain-free, or your favorite gluten-free brand.
How to Make Ground Chicken Tacos
- Prep the chicken: Mix the ground chicken with taco seasoning and divide it into 6 portions.
- Press onto the tacos: Take one portion of chicken and spread it all over one side of the tortilla, just about completely covering it.
- Fry: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the chicken tortillas starting with the ground chicken down, about 3 minutes per side. When finished, set them aside on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and paper towel.
- Assemble: Load up your favorite toppings! When finished, fold them in half, the tortilla may crack but it will still hold everything together!
Topping Options
- pico de gallo
- avocado
- pickled onions
- dairy-free sour cream and cheese
- hot sauce
- cilantro
- cotija cheese
- cilantro lime dressing
Storage and Reheating
- Storage: Store leftover ground chicken tacos in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: While fried food never reheats well, the best way is to reheat in the oven or air fryer at 375°F until hot and crispy. Avoid the microwave to keep the coating as crunchy as possible.
- Freezing: I do NOT recommend freezing these!
Fried Chicken Tacos
Crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor—these Fried Chicken Tacos are what weeknight dinner dreams are made of. Whether it’s Taco Tuesday or just a regular Thursday, this recipe brings bold crunch and fresh toppings together in one easy, crowd-pleasing meal. Gluten-free and dairy-optional, of course!
Ingredients
- avocado or coconut oil for frying
- 6 corn tortillas or similar sized gluten free tortillas
- 1 lb. ground chicken
- toppings of choice see topping section below
Instructions
- Mix the ground chicken with taco seasoning and divide it into 6 portions.
- Take one portion of chicken and spread it all over one side of the tortilla, just about completely covering it.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, about ¼-1/2 inch to fill the pan. Fry the chicken tortillas starting with the ground chicken down, about 3 minutes per side. When finished, set them aside on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and paper towel. You may need to add more oil as you go.
- Load up your favorite toppings! When finished, fold them in half, the tortilla may crack but it will still hold everything together!
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Did you try this recipe? Let me know in the comments below what you think and what you topped them with!
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