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Easy Mexican Fried Chicken

SUBMITTED BY: Barbara Edwards

"Great with Mexican rice and fried beans with cheese melted on top, if desired! Sort of 'On-The-Border Southern Fried Chicken'."

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 quart buttermilk
  • 2 (1.25 ounce) packages taco seasoning mix
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a resealable plastic bag combine the chicken, buttermilk and 1 packet of taco seasoning. Seal and shake to mix together. Refrigerate and let marinate overnight.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium low heat. Mix flour and the other packet of taco seasoning in a shallow dish or plate. Remove chicken from refrigerator and remove chicken from marinade. Discard marinade.
  3. Coat chicken with flour mixture and fry in skillet until cooked through and juices run clear, 15 to 20 minutes.

FOOTNOTE

  • The nutrition data for this recipe includes information for the full amount of the marinade ingredients. Depending on marinating time, ingredients, cooking method, etc., the actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by OUIJA123
This recipe disappointed me. I was having a Mexican Fiesta, and wanted to make fried chicken... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by maryloucox
Love this recipe. It was easy to make and I will use it over and over again MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by MIKENDAIR
I followed this recipee exactly and found it messy. The coating wouldn't stick and there... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2004 by ARAIZA565
Dad got to impress the crew...The rest of the fam liked it....I found myslef putting hot sauce... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2007 by B. Matkowsky
Beat a couple of eggs in a bowl. After you coat the chicken with flour dip it in the eggs and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2007 by Rampal
I did not care for this recipe. I thought the seasoning mix was a little strange in the breading. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2006 by Rhonda Brock Fuller
This was great, and oh so easy. I have tried to make Mexican fried chicken over the years,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 7, 2007 by opal~/~dragonfly
Try adding bread crumbs to the flour, and fry in a bit more oil. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 7, 2007 by Cooking for 3
the flavor was great but the breading was sticking to the bottom of the pan beacause there... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2007 by Jenifer
I also had a difficult time with this recipe. While the batter was delicious...it ended up in... MORE

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