Description
These Crunchy Asian-Style Chicken Tacos are a delightful fusion of flavors, combining tender shredded chicken with a savory Asian-inspired sauce, crunchy slaw, and a hint of sesame. Perfect for a quick and delicious meal!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
For the Slaw:
- 1 cup coleslaw mix
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Additional:
- 8 small crunchy taco shells
- Optional: sriracha mayo or lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a medium bowl, mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, garlic powder, and ground ginger. Add the shredded chicken and toss until evenly coated.
- Make the Slaw: In a separate bowl, combine coleslaw mix, green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds.
- Assemble Tacos: Warm the taco shells according to package directions. Fill each shell with a spoonful of the chicken mixture, then top with the slaw. Drizzle with optional sriracha mayo or a squeeze of lime before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
- For added crunch, toss in some chopped peanuts or crispy wonton strips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (if using pre-cooked chicken)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
