Best 4 Crunchy Chicken Nugget Tacos Recipes

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**Crunchy Chicken Nugget Tacos: A Symphony of Flavors for Every Occasion**

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with our tantalizing Crunchy Chicken Nugget Tacos, a culinary creation that seamlessly blends the beloved flavors of crispy chicken nuggets, soft tortillas, and an array of fresh, flavorful ingredients. These tacos are not just a meal; they are an explosion of taste and texture that will leave you craving more. With three delectable recipes to choose from, including Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets, Baked Chicken Nuggets, and Pan-Fried Chicken Nuggets, you can customize your taco experience to suit your preferences and cooking style. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will redefine your taco game and leave your taste buds begging for more.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CHICKEN NUGGET TACOS



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Kids will love this combination of tacos and chicken nuggets all "wrapped" up in one recipe!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

24 frozen breaded cooked chicken nuggets
1/4 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons Old El Paso™ 40% less-sodium taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package)
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
1 box (7.4 oz) Old El Paso™ hard and soft taco shells (6 hard corn shells and 6 soft flour tortillas)
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (3 oz)
1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce
1/2 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa

Steps:

  • Bake chicken nuggets as directed on package. Cover to keep warm. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F. Heat taco shells and tortillas as directed on box.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix sour cream, taco seasoning mix and enough milk for desired consistency. Set aside.
  • Fill each taco shell and tortilla with 2 chicken nuggets, cheese, lettuce and salsa. Drizzle each with sour cream mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (2 Tacos), Sodium 890 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 g

CRUNCHY CHICKEN NUGGET TACOS



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This is a quick meal and kids will love it.

Provided by Eve Peterson

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 frozen breaded fully cooked chicken breast nuggets
1/4 c caesar dressing
4 flour tortillas,8 to 10 inches in diameter
2 c shredded iceberg lettuce
1 medium tomato,cut into 8 slices
1/2 c chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • 1. Bake or microwave nuggets as directed on package.
  • 2. Meanwhile, spread 1 T dressing over each tortilla, sprinkle each evenly with 1/2 cup lettuce. Arrange tomato slices and 3 nuggets down center of each tortilla, sprinkle nuggets with 2 T. chow mein noodles.
  • 3. Fold sides of tortillas over filling, slightly overlapping.

CHICKEN NUGGET TACOS



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Your kids will be in dinner heaven when you combine two of their favorite dinner into one with these chicken nugget tacos. And you'll be in dinner heaven because the recipe features frozen chicken nuggets, which are probably already in your freezer. You can use quality chicken in this kid-friendly dish. Nuggets don't have to be a guilty pleasure. Use a healthier variety such as Ian's or Applegate Farms. Look for coupons in the Sunday newspaper and at mambosprouts.com to save on pricey cuts.

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 8 tacos, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (12 ounce) boxes frozen chicken nuggets
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 large ripe avocado, diced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 scallions, white and light green parts, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and diced
3 cups fresh corn (from about 4 medium ears) or 3 cups frozen corn kernels (from about 4 medium ears)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
salt, to taste
8 (6 inch) corn tortillas, warmed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F Line a baking sheet with foil. Arrange chicken nuggets on baking sheet and sprinkle with chili powder. Bake until crispy and cooked through, about 25 minutes.
  • Combine avocado and lime juice in a small bowl. Warm oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add scallions and bell pepper and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add corn and saute until warmed through, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in cilantro and season with salt.
  • Divide corn mixture among tortillas, top each with 2 or 4 chicken nuggets and some avocado mixture. Fold over and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.6, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 50.9, Carbohydrate 50.7, Fiber 10.9, Sugar 5.6, Protein 8.1

TACO CHICKEN NUGGETS



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This is always one of the first things to disappear during parties! (If you use the egg substitute and no butter it won't be as crispy, but will be low fat.)

Provided by Junebug

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 1 platter

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup breadcrumbs
1 package taco seasoning
1 egg (or egg substitute)
2 tablespoons melted butter (can omit)
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into nuggets
picante sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375.
  • Mix crumbs, taco seasonings and butter.
  • Dip nuggets into egg, then into crumbs, coating evenly.
  • Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake 10-15 minutes til chicken is done and coating is crisp.
  • Serve with Picante Sauce for dipping.

Tips:

  • To make the chicken nuggets extra crispy, be sure to coat them evenly in the flour mixture and then fry them in hot oil until golden brown.
  • If you don't have any tortilla wraps, you can also use large lettuce leaves or even rice paper wrappers to make your tacos.
  • Feel free to add other toppings to your tacos, such as shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, sour cream, or guacamole.
  • To make the tacos ahead of time, simply cook the chicken nuggets and prepare the toppings. Then, assemble the tacos just before serving.

Conclusion:

These crunchy chicken nugget tacos are a delicious and easy meal that the whole family will love. They are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun party appetizer. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to serve chicken nuggets, give these tacos a try.

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