Fried Chicken Tacos - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Fried Chicken Tacos
Servings: 4
Lunch

This Fried Chicken Tacos is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • Kosher salt
  • 4 large boneless chicken thighs with skin (about 5 ounces each), pounded 1/3 inch thick
  • 1/2 pound tomatillos—husked and quartered
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 serrano chiles or 1 large jalapeño with seeds, chopped
  • 1 small onion, coarsely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons cilantro leaves
  • 1 Hass avocado, cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Large pinch of cayenne pepper
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • Warm corn tortillas, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of the lime juice with 1 teaspoon of salt, stirring to dissolve the salt. Add the chicken thighs and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
  2. In a food processor, combine the tomatillos, garlic, serranos, onion and cilantro and process to a coarse puree. Transfer the salsa to a bowl and stir in the avocado and the remaining 2 tablespoons of lime juice. Season with salt.
  3. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. In a shallow bowl, combine the flour with the pepper, cayenne and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
  4. In a large skillet, heat 1/3 inch of oil until shimmering. Dredge the chicken in the flour, shaking off any excess. Fry the chicken over moderately high heat until well-browned and crisp, about 3 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
  5. Cut the chicken into thin strips and serve with the tomatillo salsa and warm corn tortillas.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Fried Chicken Tacos recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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