San Antonio Puffy Tacos
  1. Bring 1 large chicken breast with bone and 3 boneless chicken thighs to a boil with 2 garlic cloves, 1 small piece of onion, and pepper in water

  2. Lower heat to low simmer for approximately 45 minutes

  3. Remove chicken from pot and let cool, then shred the meat

  4. Heat 2 ½ tablespoons of oil in a heavy pot and sauté ¾ chopped medium onion until clear

  5. Add ¼ cup yellow bell pepper and ¼ cup green bell pepper, sauté for about 1 minute

  6. Add 2 diced Roma tomatoes and let them soften and release their liquid

  7. Add 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp sweet paprika, small bunch chopped cilantro, and 1 ½ Tbsp tomato paste

  8. Add 1 ladle of chicken broth and mix well

  9. Add salt to taste, starting with 1 teaspoon

  10. Simmer on low for about 10 minutes

  11. Add shredded chicken and simmer covered for 15-20 minutes on low heat

  12. Mix 1 ½ cups Maseca with ½ tsp salt

  13. Slowly add 1 cup warm water to the Maseca mixture while mixing until dough reaches the consistency of modeling clay

  14. Knead dough 6-8 times and form into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap

  15. Divide dough into small balls and flatten using a tortilla press with plastic sheets

  16. Heat canola oil in a medium pot until very hot

  17. Carefully drop flattened dough into hot oil and wait for it to puff up on its own

  18. Help it puff by splashing oil on top, then flip over

  19. Push down the center with a spatula and hold for about 45 seconds

  20. Remove puffy shell and drain on a rack

  21. Repeat frying process for all shells

  22. Fill each puffy shell with the chicken meat mixture

  23. Top with guacamole, tomatillo salsa, grated cheddar cheese, lettuce, diced tomatoes, and thin slices of red onion

  24. Serve immediately while hot

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥩Carnivore...

Category🌮Taco

Cuisine🇲🇽Mexican

Occasions🍽️Casual Dining📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 45m

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