Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Tacos for a Fun Family Feast

Enjoy these Chicken Bacon Ranch Tacos, featuring crispy chicken, smoky bacon, and zesty ranch for a family-friendly meal.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 40

Marinating Time 30

Total Time 1 40

Servings: 4 tacos

Course: Chicken

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Tacos

8 ounces Flour Tortillas Fajita-sized
1 cup Crispy Fried Onions
2 cups Iceberg Lettuce Chopped
1 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded
6 slices Bacon Smoky, or turkey bacon

For the Chicken

1 pound Chicken Tenderloins
1 cup Buttermilk
1 cup Flour Gluten-free if needed
1 teaspoon Baking Powder

For the Seasoning

1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Pepper
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
1 cup Cooking Oil High smoke point oil

For the Dressing

1 cup Ranch Dressing Store-bought or homemade

Equipment

Skillet
Mixing bowl
Candy Thermometer
Cooling Rack

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Begin by marinating chicken tenderloins in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy, about 5–7 minutes. Reserve grease for frying chicken.
Combine flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika in a bowl.
Heat oil in the skillet to 350°F (175°C).
Dredge marinated chicken in flour mixture, then fry until golden brown, about 4 minutes each side.
Cut cooked chicken into 1-inch chunks.
Assemble tacos with tortillas, lettuce, cheese, chicken, ranch dressing, bacon, and crispy onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 2 days. Freeze fried chicken for longer storage; reheat before serving.

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