These crispy pan-fried chicken tacos feature seasoned diced chicken and melted Monterey Jack cheese served on corn tortillas with fresh pico de gallo. The combination of butter and olive oil creates a golden, crispy exterior while keeping the chicken tender inside.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken with 1 tbsp of olive oil and the taco seasoning. Mix until the chicken is evenly coated.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tbsp of butter and 2 tbsp of olive oil and allow to heat up.
Add the seasoned chicken to the hot skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
In the same skillet with the remaining oil and drippings, place the white corn tortillas in a single layer.
Sprinkle a layer of shredded Monterey Jack cheese on one half of each tortilla, followed by a portion of the cooked chicken.
Fold the tortillas in half to create tacos and cook until golden brown and crispy on both sides, flipping once.
Remove the finished tacos from the skillet and let them drain on a paper towel for a minute to remove excess oil.
Garnish with dried cilantro and serve immediately with fresh pico de gallo.
Store leftover seasoned chicken in an airtight container up to 3 days; reheat in a skillet over medium heat. Serve with fresh pico de gallo at serving time.
Yes. Thighs will be slightly more forgiving and stay juicier, though they may take 1–2 minutes longer to cook through.
Warm tortillas just before serving and assemble tacos immediately. Avoid letting them sit with toppings for more than a minute.
Yes. Cook and cool the chicken, refrigerate up to 2 days, then reheat gently in a skillet before assembling tacos.
Add shredded cheese to the warm tortilla or directly onto the hot chicken in the pan, then fold or let it soften for 30 seconds before plating.
Yes. Flour tortillas work well and will have a softer texture. They may brown less visibly than corn but will still hold the filling securely.
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