April 27, 2024

Pickle Juice-Brined Air-Fried Chicken Tacos

Name: Pickle Juice-Brined Air-Fried Chicken Tacos
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: Chicken:; 1 lb (500 g) chicken tenders; 1 cup (250 mL) pickle juice from Vlasic® Kosher Dill Pickles; Breading:; 1 1/2 cups (192 g) finely crushed Glutino® Gluten-Free Original Round Crackers; 1 tsp (6 g) garlic powder; 1 tsp (6 g) smoked paprika; 1 tsp (6 g) salt; 1 tsp (6 g) pepper; 1/2 tsp (3 g) cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup (64 g) gluten-free all-purpose flour blend; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; Tacos:; 1 can (284 mL) Rotel® Original Finely Chopped Tomatoes & Green Chilies; 1/2 cup (125 mL) diced Vlasic® Kosher Dill Pickles; 16 mini corn tortillas, warmed; 1 1/2 cups (192 g) mashed avocados; 1 1/2 cups (192 g) shredded lettuce; 1 cup (128 g) crumbled feta cheese

30

Prep Time Minutes
60
Total Time Minutes
19
Number of Ingredients
16
Servings

Tags:

Hispanic,
Chicken,
Sandwich/Wrap,
Summer,
Spring

Ingredients

Chicken:
1 lb (500 g) chicken tenders
1 cup (250 mL) pickle juice from Vlasic® Kosher Dill Pickles
Breading:
1 1/2 cups (192 g) finely crushed Glutino® Gluten-Free Original Round Crackers
1 tsp (6 g) garlic powder
1 tsp (6 g) smoked paprika
1 tsp (6 g) salt
1 tsp (6 g) pepper
1/2 tsp (3 g) cayenne pepper
1/2 cup (64 g) gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
2 eggs, lightly beaten
Tacos:
1 can (284 mL) Rotel® Original Finely Chopped Tomatoes & Green Chilies 
1/2 cup (125 mL) diced Vlasic® Kosher Dill Pickles
16 mini corn tortillas, warmed
1 1/2 cups (192 g) mashed avocados
1 1/2 cups (192 g) shredded lettuce
1 cup (128 g) crumbled feta cheese

Directions

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Step one

Chicken: In small bowl, toss chicken tenders with pickle juice. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 6 hours. Drain well.
Step two

Breading: In small bowl, combine cracker crumbs, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper and cayenne. Place flour blend and eggs in 2 separate shallow bowls.
Step three

Dredge drained chicken tenders in flour, dip in eggs, then coat in cracker crumb mixture.
Step four

Preheat air fryer according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Step five

In batches of 3, place breaded chicken tenders in greased air-fryer basket (do not overfill). Air-fry at 400°F (200°C), turning halfway during cooking time, for 5 to 10 minutes or until chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Chop chicken tenders into smaller pieces; set aside.
Step six

Tacos: Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine tomatoes and pickles.
Step seven

Evenly divide chicken pieces among warm mini tortillas with mashed avocados, shredded lettuce, tomato mixture and feta cheese.