Spicy Hot Chicken and Pickles Tacos Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

This Spicy Hot Chicken and Pickles Tacos Recipe combines crispy fried chicken with tangy pickles for a flavorful twist on traditional tacos. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun gathering, these tacos are sure to impress.

The recipe is simple and can be customized with your favorite toppings like slaw, hot sauce, or avocado to enhance the flavor.

Delicious Hot Chicken and Pickles Tacos

These tacos feature crispy fried chicken seasoned with spices, topped with crunchy pickles, and served in warm tortillas. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetable oil for frying
8 small flour or corn tortillas
1 cup dill pickles, sliced
Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, hot sauce, or avocado

Instructions

Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, soak the chicken thighs in buttermilk for at least 15 minutes.
Prepare Coating: In another bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
Heat Oil: In a deep skillet, heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
Coat Chicken: Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Dredge in the flour mixture, pressing to adhere.
Fry Chicken: Carefully place chicken in hot oil and fry for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Warm Tortillas: In a dry skillet, warm the tortillas over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side.
Assemble Tacos: Place fried chicken on each tortilla, top with sliced pickles and any additional toppings you desire.
Serve: Enjoy your hot chicken and pickles tacos immediately!