Chicken Nugget Tacos with Lime Dressing  is mildly spiced chicken nuggets in a soft taco and drizzled with a zesty lime dressing and a family favorite for Taco Tuesdays !

We love our Tacos, but I do not make them very often. I should really, seeing as it is a family favorite, especially these Chicken Nugget Tacos with Lime Dressing.

This is a fantastic variation to the strips or shredded chicken normally in Tacos. I also prefer to use soft Flour Tortillas, the medium size, than the hard corn Tacos.

You could use whichever you like, corn Tacos or as I did with the softer Tortillas, which you can use as a wrap as well in this recipe.

Same recipe, only difference is that you roll-up the filling in the Tortilla instead of folding over like a Taco.

Other than the mildly spiced Chicken Nuggets, we like ours with only some Lettuce and quartered Roma Tomatoes.

The dressing is of course to die for delicious !  So simple, yet a huge favorite with my family, and we not only use the Lime Dressing on these Tacos, but over salads as well.

Absolutely fantastic (but you really do have to use freshly squeezed Lime – it does make a huge difference).

I do not season my Tomatoes, but my husband likes his Salt and always add a pinch or two to his Tacos.

Chicken Nuggets with Lime Dressing as an appetizer !

The Chicken Nuggets served only with the Lime Dressing as a dipping sauce, makes a delicious appetizer or snack as well.

Now and then we would fry up a large batch (2+ kg – about 4.5 pounds) for the sole purpose of snacking on whilst we are watching a Rugby game.

Or be creative and serve a large batch of Nuggets with 2 or 3 different dipping sauces, as most dips are quick and easy to make.

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• Chicken Popcorn
• Thai Chicken Nuggets
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Chicken Nugget Tacos with Lime Dressing

Chicken Nugget Tacos with Lime Dressing

Linda Nortje

Chicken Nugget Tacos with Lime Dressing  is mildly spiced chicken nuggets in a soft taco and drizzled with a zesty lime dressing and a family favorite for Taco Tuesdays ! 

5 from 9 votes

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Course Light Dinner

Cuisine Mexican-Style

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Marinate Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

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Servings 8 Tacos

Calories 483 kcal

Ingredients

  

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MARINADE:

• 675 g Chicken Fillets cubed small ( 1 1/2 pounds )
• 2 t Fresh Garlic crushed
• 1 t Salt
• 1 cup Buttermilk

CHICKEN COATING:

• 2 cups Self-Raising Flour
• 2 t Cayenne Pepper
• 1 TB Paprika
• 1 TB Dried Oregano
• ½ t Black Pepper
• Oil for deep-fry

LIME DRESSING:

• 3 TB Mayonnaise
• 1 small Lime juice and zest
• 1 t Fresh Garlic crushed
• 1 t Water

EXTRAS:

• 8 Soft Flour Tortillas medium size (heat just before use)
• 2 cups Roma Tomatoes quartered
• 2 cups Lettuce shredded

Instructions

 

• Toss together the Chicken, Garlic, Salt and Buttermilk – place in a marinating container and marinade 30 minutes
• Combine the Flour, Cayenne Pepper, Paprika, Oregano and Black Pepper in a medium bowl
• Heat the Oil for deep-fry
• Meanwhile, shake off the excess marinade from the Chicken – dip into the Flour mixture and deep-fry 2 – 3 minutes in small batches – transfer to a paper towel lined plate and keep warm until all the Chicken are cooked
• Dressing: Whisk together the Mayonnaise, Lime zest and juice, Garlic and Water – keep aside until needed.
• To assemble: Scatter some Lettuce over one half of each warmed Tortilla, top with Tomato and Chicken Nuggets – drizzle over some Dressing – fold over the other half of the Tortilla

Nutrition Facts

Chicken Nugget Tacos with Lime Dressing

Serving Size

 

1 Taco

Amount per Serving

Calories

483

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

14

g

22

%

Saturated Fat

 

3

g

19

%

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

10

g

Cholesterol

 

75

mg

25

%

Sodium

 

1006

mg

44

%

Carbohydrates

 

53

g

18

%

Fiber

 

4

g

17

%

Sugar

 

4

g

4

%

Protein

 

35

g

70

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition value, where given, is not always accurate. Please also check your ingredient labels.

Serve immediately. Lunch or light Dinner ?  Your choice !