20-Minute Chicken Puffy Tacos
Shawn Syphus
Updated Oct 7, 2022
Deep-fried tacos? Taco night will never be the same. Light and flaky biscuit shells plus a quick, flavorful filling make for one delicious weeknight dinner. Serve these 20-Minute Chicken Puffy Tacos with your favorite taco toppings for a fun, flavorful meal.
More About This Recipe
- True puffy tacos are a Tex-Mex specialty and are said to have originated in San Antonio, Texas. The dough is traditionally made from corn masa and is deep fried. This version of puffy tacos takes a shortcut and starts with Pillsbury biscuits instead, so you don’t have to worry about drafting dough from scratch. We filled this recipe with shredded chicken, but you can easily customize the filling to your favorite protein and other taco ingredients. Puffy tacos are just the beginning. We have so many more creative twists on tacos you have to try next! Ready to try some more Mexican-inspired recipes? We have the best tips and tricks the best enchiladas ever.
20-Minute Chicken Puffy Tacos
- Prep Time 20 min
- Total 20 min
- Ingredients 6
- Servings 4
Ingredients
- Canola oil for frying
- 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Southern Homestyle Original Biscuits (8 Count)
- 1 box (10 oz) frozen corn & butter sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup Progresso™ black beans (from 15-oz can), drained, rinsed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
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Step1In deep fryer or deep heavy saucepan, heat 2 inches oil to 375°F.
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Step2Separate dough into 8 biscuits; flatten each into 1/8-inch thick round. Gently place 1 dough round in hot oil; fry 1 to 2 minutes on each side until golden brown and slightly puffy. Drain on paper towel-lined plate; keep warm. Repeat with the remaining dough rounds.
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Step3Meanwhile, steam corn as directed on box; place corn in large bowl. Add chicken, black beans and cumin. If desired, season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss mixture to combine.
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Step4Carefully fold fried biscuits in half to form taco shells; fill with chicken and corn mixture. If desired, top with additional taco toppings such as chopped fresh cilantro, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes and sour cream. Serve immediately.
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