Fried Chicken Tacos with Buttermilk-Jalapeño Sauce

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
40%
Fried Chicken Tacos with Buttermilk-Jalapeño Sauce
15 min.
6
814kcal

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If you're looking to spice up your lunch or dinner with a delicious and satisfying dish, look no further than these Fried Chicken Tacos with Buttermilk-Jalapeño Sauce. This gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is perfect for anyone who craves bold flavors without compromising dietary preferences. Featuring perfectly crispy fried chicken breast tenders tucked inside warm corn tortillas, each bite is a delightful combination of textures and flavors.

The star of this recipe is undoubtedly the homemade buttermilk-jalapeño sauce—a blend of fresh cilantro, zesty jalapeño, and garlic, all harmonized with a splash of fresh lime juice. This vibrant sauce not only elevates the tacos but also adds a cooling element that balances the spicy kick from the jalapeño. Paired with crunchy sliced radishes, these tacos transform an ordinary meal into an extraordinary culinary experience.

Ingredients

  • 12  fried chicken breast tenders 
  • 12 6-inch corn tortillas warmed ()
  • 1.5 cups cilantro leaves fresh loosely packed
  •  garlic cloves chopped
  • large jalapeno stemmed
  • tablespoon juice of lime fresh
  • servings radishes sliced
  • cup ranch dressing light refrigerated

Equipment

  • food processor
  • blender

Directions

  1. Process Ranch dressing, jalapeo pepper, cilantro, garlic, and lime juice in a blender or food processor 2 to 3 seconds or until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides as needed.
  2. Place 1 fried chicken breast tender in each warmed corn tortilla.
  3. Serve with dressing and sliced radishes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories814kcal
Protein50.44%
Fat35.26%
Carbs14.3%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.42
Glycemic Load
10.52
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
37.333043274672%

Flavonoids

Pelargonidin
36.62mg
Eriodictyol
0.05mg
Hesperetin
0.22mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.5mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
2.26mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:813.63kcal
40.68%
Fat:31.08g
47.82%
Saturated Fat:5.6g
35.03%
Carbohydrates:28.36g
9.45%
Net Carbohydrates:23.95g
8.71%
Sugar:3.6g
4%
Cholesterol:299.68mg
99.89%
Sodium:932.87mg
40.56%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:100.03g
200.05%
Vitamin B3:48.18mg
240.89%
Selenium:149.75µg
213.93%
Vitamin B6:3.58mg
179.08%
Phosphorus:1202.89mg
120.29%
Vitamin B5:6.95mg
69.52%
Vitamin K:68.12µg
64.88%
Potassium:1963.42mg
56.1%
Magnesium:164.6mg
41.15%
Vitamin B2:0.55mg
32.52%
Vitamin B1:0.36mg
23.82%
Zinc:3.57mg
23.8%
Vitamin C:18.92mg
22.93%
Fiber:4.41g
17.65%
Manganese:0.33mg
16.53%
Vitamin B12:0.97µg
16.2%
Iron:2.73mg
15.14%
Vitamin E:2.08mg
13.88%
Copper:0.25mg
12.62%
Folate:40.17µg
10.04%
Calcium:95.54mg
9.55%
Vitamin A:452.31IU
9.05%
Vitamin D:0.49µg
3.28%
Source:My Recipes