Easy Tex-Mex Fried Chicken
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Cooking:
15 min.
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Servings per container:
4
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Ingredients for - Easy Tex-Mex Fried Chicken

1. Skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - 4
2. Buttermilk - 1 quart
3. Taco seasoning mix, divided - 2 (1.25 ounce) packages
4. Olive oil, or more as needed - 3 tablespoons
5. All-purpose flour - 1 ½ cups

How to cook deliciously - Easy Tex-Mex Fried Chicken

1. Stage

Combine chicken, buttermilk, and 1 packet taco seasoning in a resealable plastic bag. Seal and shake, then let marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight.

2. Stage

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.

3. Stage

Mix together flour and remaining packet taco seasoning in a shallow dish or plate. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Dredge chicken in flour mixture.

4. Stage

Fry chicken in hot oil on both sides until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 15 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).