Bold, flavorful Asian Fusion Chicken Tacos packed with crispy chicken, tangy slaw, and savory sauce. The perfect fusion dinner ready in under 30 minutes. Your new favorite taco night recipe.
Confession time: Whenever I make tacos, they almost never fall on a Tuesday! Nope, I always miss that special day! That’s an error on my part in terms of meal planning! My taco cravings just always come after Tuesday - Wednesday or Thursday. Now don’t ask me why, but that’s just how it’s been for the longest time! I broke this streak last week actually by finally having some Crispy Chicken and Shrimp Tacos, and boy was I happy to have made those!
When I make tacos, I love taking the opportunity to really get creative with them. Of course, I love a simple beef and cheddar taco, but just a simple tortilla can be an excellent blank canvas for all of your taco creations.
How did this idea come to be? Well, I absolutely love the shrimp lettuce wraps at JOEY Restaurants. I used to work there and saw how they made all of the amazing meal options they have! The Asian spin they took on their lettuce wraps really intrigued and inspired me!
Now let me tell you that these tacos aren’t for the faint of heart! There is a bit of heat to these! We’ve got the chicken and veggies marinated in hoisin sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and chili garlic sauce. I’ve also got some jalapeños on top to really take up the heat! Of course, you can always reduce the amount of sauce or omit the jalapeños if heat isn’t so much of your thing. But honestly, I find it is a healthy balance of sweet with spice.
The other aspect of these tacos that really stand out to me is the crunchiness. We’ve got some roasted peanuts and Crispy chow mein noodles as toppings as well which add a really nice texture!
I’m going to let you in on a secret. I really went all out here by making my own flour tortillas! If you don’t have the time for that, then don’t worry! Of course use store-bought tortillas! My recommendation, as always, is to find the tortillas that have the shortest ingredient list, so that you avoid the preservatives or other chemicals that your body doesn’t need! Having homemade tortillas will make this a really speedy dinner to make!
Are you hungry now? I sure am writing this!
I hope you are, and if so, let’s get out our ingredients and venture into a fusion experience for dinner tonight with these Asian Fusion Chicken Tacos! Be sure to let me know in the comments if you’ve tried this recipe and what you think!
Ingredients for Asian Fusion Chicken Tacos
For these tasty tacos, I have to admit you’ll need to look into your pantry for a variety of ingredients. But everything here is commonly used in Asian and Mexican cooking, so if you tend to make recipes in both cuisines, you should have everything already! I’ve got Amazon links in the recipe card at the end of this post if anything is missing and you’re really excited to make these Asian chicken tacos!
For the Sauce, You’ll Need
Soy sauce
Hoisin sauce
Fish sauce
Chili garlic sauce
Ginger
Garlic
The sauce is loaded with bold Asian flavours that will coat the veggies and the chicken, nicely complementing the jalapeño pepper.
For the Tacos
Chicken breast
Peanut oil
Jalapeño pepper
Red pepper
Onion
Green onion
crispy chow mein noodles
Tortillas
Mozzarella cheese
Peanuts
Cilantro
Tips for Making Asian Fusion Chicken Tacos
Get all of your ingredients ready before you start cooking. For a dish like a stir-fry that comes together within minutes, the most active part of the recipe is the prep. So get that knife to work.
Use a wok to get a good sear on the vegetables and chicken. A wok is great for cooking at a high heat with minimal oil, which adds smokiness and extra flavour to the meat and veggies.
Cut all of the veggies to approximately the same shape and length. This does not only add to the visual presentation, but also to authenticity. Chinese cooking is all about unison and consistency, slicing each ingredient the same way adds a natural flow to the dish.
Invest in aTaco Stand, especially if you are preparing more than 2 tacos. It can get fairly messy and complicated to have the taco’s not become a mess as you try to stack the ingredients. A set of 2, costs only about $22 and have been a great investment personally. I use these stainless steel ones on Amazon.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes these tacos 'Asian fusion'?▼
It's a stir-fry in a taco: chicken and vegetables cooked in a savoury sauce of soy, hoisin, fish sauce and chilli garlic, then tucked into tortillas with melty mozzarella and finished with crunchy farkay noodles, roasted peanuts and cilantro.
What are farkay noodles, and can I substitute them?▼
Farkay are crispy fried noodles that add the signature crunch on top. If you can't find them, any crispy chow mein or crunchy noodle topping works — the goal is that contrast against the saucy chicken.
Are these tacos spicy?▼
They have a kick from the chilli garlic sauce, plus optional sliced jalapeño on top. Cut back the chilli garlic and leave off the jalapeño for a milder version, or pile it on if you like heat.
Can I make the sauce ahead of time?▼
Yes — the sauce is simply whisked together from soy sauce, hoisin, fish sauce, chilli garlic, ginger and garlic, so you can mix it in advance and keep it in the fridge. Then it's a quick stir-fry when you're ready to eat.
Make-Ahead Tips and Variations
A few make-ahead and swap ideas: for the deepest flavour, let the chicken pieces sit in the marinade for anywhere from 30 minutes to a couple of hours. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels before it hits the pan so it sears golden brown instead of steaming, and cook over high heat — peanut or canola oil both work — for that quick stir-fry char. Not in the mood for chicken? The same marinade is delicious with thinly sliced beef, pork, or shrimp. Scatter extra scallions and cilantro on top, and store any leftover filling in the fridge to pile into fresh tortillas the next day.
Let me know what you think of this recipe in the comments! If you’ve tried this recipe, be sure to post it on social media and tag it with #cookingwithanadi and mention me @cookingwithanadi. Thank you!
Recipe by Anadi Misra
Asian Fusion Chicken Tacos
Bold, flavorful Asian Fusion Chicken Tacos packed with crispy chicken, tangy slaw, and savory sauce. The perfect fusion dinner ready in under 30 minutes. Your new favorite taco night recipe.
Begin by making the sauce. In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, fish sauce, and chilli garlic together. Mix well and set the bowl aside.
Begin by making the sauce. In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, fish sauce, and chilli garlic together. Mix well and set the bowl aside.
2
Heat a wok on medium-high heat. Add the peanut oil, and once the oil becomes hot, add the chicken.
Heat a wok on medium-high heat. Add the peanut oil, and once the oil becomes hot, add the chicken.
3
Sauté and stir occasionally to cook the chicken.
Sauté and stir occasionally to cook the chicken.
4
Once the chicken has turned light brown, add the veggies and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
Once the chicken has turned light brown, add the veggies and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
5
When the veggies have become slightly soft, add the sauce and mix well. Stir for 1-2 minutes until it has reduced and becomes thick. Then turn off the heat and add the green onions.
When the veggies have become slightly soft, add the sauce and mix well. Stir for 1-2 minutes until it has reduced and becomes thick. Then turn off the heat and add the green onions.
6
Assemble the tacos. Warm the tortillas in the oven/microwave or roast in pan with some oil. Add mozzarella cheese.
Assemble the tacos. Warm the tortillas in the oven/microwave or roast in pan with some oil. Add mozzarella cheese.
7
Gently scoop out some chicken mixture on each taco. Top with jalapeños, roasted peanuts, and farkay noodles. Finish with a sprig of cilantro, serve hot and enjoy. :)
Gently scoop out some chicken mixture on each taco. Top with jalapeños, roasted peanuts, and farkay noodles. Finish with a sprig of cilantro, serve hot and enjoy. :)
Nutrition per serving
429
Calories
21g
Protein
62g
Carbs
11g
Fat
4g
Fiber
7g
Sugar
949mg
Sodium
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