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Homemade Chicken Chalupas

Homemade Chicken Chalupas

Craving something crispy and flavorful? Try Homemade Chicken Chalupas! Packed with tender chicken, fresh toppings, and a warm, crispy shell, this easy weeknight dinner is perfect for the whole family. Make it tonight and enjoy a delicious meal!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 chalupas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil plus more for frying
  • 8 flour chalupa tortillas flour chalupa tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup salsa

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Chef's Knife
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Rub the taco seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, and kosher salt over the chicken breasts.
  2. Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Once heated, add in the chicken pieces and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  3. Heat 1 cup of oil in another skillet over medium heat. Test the oil by dipping the edge of the chalupa in the oil to see if it bubbles.
  4. Using tongs, dip one half of the chalupa into the oil to fry while folding the other half of the chalupa over it to make a taco shell shape. Once the bottom half in the oil is golden brown, flip and fry the other half.
  5. Fill each taco shell with chicken, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and salsa.

Notes

You can leave the chalupa shells flat and enjoy them more like a tostada if you prefer.