Chicken Bacon Ranch Tacos

Name: Chicken Bacon Ranch Tacos with Fried Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 10 strips bacon; 1 pouch seasoned coating mix (like Shake 'N Bake Original Chicken); 3 flour tortillas, taco size; 6-8 cooked fried chicken strips; 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 3 dill pickle spears; 1/2 avocado, sliced; 1 tomato, sliced; 1/2 cup shredded lettuce; 1/4 cup ranch dressing

These chicken bacon ranch tacos combine crispy fried chicken strips, seasoned bacon, melted Monterey Jack cheese, and fresh vegetables topped with ranch dressing for a quick, satisfying meal.

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Total

30 min

Servings

1

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$20–$33

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Ingredients

10 strips bacon
1 pouch seasoned coating mix (like Shake 'N Bake Original Chicken)
3 flour tortillas, taco size
6-8 cooked fried chicken strips
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
3 dill pickle spears
1/2 avocado, sliced
1 tomato, sliced
1/2 cup shredded lettuce
1/4 cup ranch dressing

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Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2
Coat each strip of bacon thoroughly in the seasoned coating mix.
3
Arrange the coated bacon strips in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
4
Bake for about 15 minutes, or until crispy.
5
While the bacon is cooking, arrange the tortillas in a taco holder on a separate baking sheet.
6
Fill each tortilla with cooked fried chicken strips.
7
Once the bacon is cooked, add a few strips to each taco.
8
Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded Monterey Jack cheese over each taco.
9
Place the tacos under the broiler for a few minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10
Carefully remove the tacos from the oven.
11
Top with a dill pickle spear, sliced avocado, sliced tomato, and shredded lettuce.
12
Drizzle with ranch dressing and serve immediately.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Warm tortillas in a dry skillet for 15–20 seconds per side to make them pliable and prevent tearing.
Season and coat chicken strips evenly with the seasoning mix; let rest 5 minutes before frying for better coating adhesion.
Layer cold toppings (lettuce, tomato, avocado) before adding warm fried chicken and cheese so they don't wilt.
Drizzle ranch dressing just before serving to avoid soggy tortillas; reserve some for dipping on the side.

Substitutions

Monterey Jack cheese → Cheddar or Pepper Jack (similar melting point and flavor profile)
Fried chicken strips → rotisserie chicken shredded (saves prep time; less crispy texture)
Flour tortillas → corn tortillas or crispy taco shells (changes texture and flavor slightly)
Ranch dressing → cilantro lime crema or chipotle ranch (adds different flavor dimension)

Storage & make-ahead

Store assembled tacos in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat fried chicken in a 350°F oven for 5–7 minutes before serving to restore crispness.

Common Questions

Can I bake the chicken instead of frying it?

Yes. Coat chicken strips with the seasoned mix and bake at 400°F for 15–18 minutes until golden and cooked through. The texture will be less crispy but still flavorful.

How do I cook the bacon?

Cook bacon strips in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8–10 minutes, then chop or crumble before adding to tacos.

Can I make these tacos ahead?

Prepare fried chicken, bacon, and toppings separately up to 1 day ahead. Assemble tacos just before serving to keep tortillas soft and toppings fresh.