Crack Chicken Tacos

Crispy, cheesy, bacony, garlicky—these Crack Chicken Tacos made on the Blackstone 36" griddle are the latest in my “Crack” series (think Crack Burgers / Crack Chicken Sandwich). We layer Chicken Dust + Fiesta Dust on juicy thighs, fold in bacon, onions, jalapeños, cream cheese, and freshly grated Colby-Jack… then shallow-fry the stuffed tortillas on the griddle till they’re louder than a bag of chips. You'll for sure say "That’s some good groceries". 🙌

Ingredients

• 7 slices bacon

• 10 boneless skinless chicken thighs

• Hussey's Chicken Dust

• Hussey's Fiesta Dust

• 16 oz Colby jack cheese, shredded

• 1 onion, chopped

• 3 cloves garlic

• 3 small jalapeños, cut down the center and seeds removed

• 4 oz whipped cream cheese (from an 8-ounce container)

• Peanut oil for frying

• 10-12 taco size flour tortillas

  
  

Sauce

• 1 cup Mexican crema

• 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

• 2 tbsp avocado from packet

• 1 tsp Hussey's Fiesta Dust

• 1 tsp Valentina hot sauce, more or less to your liking

• Juice of half a lime

• Pinch of salt

  
  

Hussey's Chicken Dust

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Hussey's Fiesta Dust

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Directions

1. Start by placing the bacon on a cold griddle. Preheat to low. Cook the bacon to your liking, flipping as necessary.

   
   

2. While the bacon is cooking, season the chicken with some oil. Then, coat it liberally with Chicken Dust and Fiesta Dust. Set aside.

   
   

3. Shred the cheese into a large bowl. Chop the onion and add it to the griddle. Slice and seed the jalapeños, placing them on the griddle as well. Season the onions with Fiesta Dust and cook until soft. Add the garlic to the griddle and sauté. Move the onions, garlic, and jalapeños to the side of the griddle.

   
   

4. Once the bacon is cooked, remove it to a cutting board lined with paper towels to cool.

   
   

5. Place the chicken on the griddle in the bacon grease. Cook until it reaches 185 degrees, flipping often. While the chicken cooks, add the cooked onions to the bowl with the cheese.

   
   

6. While the chicken is cooking, blend the sauce ingredients in a small blender. Mix well and taste. Adjust as needed, then set aside.

   
   

7. In a separate bowl, mix the cream cheese with the cheese and onions. Dice the jalapeños and add them to the cheese mixture. Chop the bacon and add it too. Sprinkle in some Fiesta Dust and garlic, then mix well.

   
   

8. When the chicken is done, chop it into bite-sized pieces and add it to the cheese mixture. Taste and add more Fiesta Dust if needed.

   
   

9. Clean the griddle by wiping it down to remove any food remnants.

   
   

10. Pour a generous amount of peanut oil onto the griddle. Heat the tortillas to make them pliable. Fill half of the tortillas with the cheese and chicken mixture, making sure to pack them thick. Fold over and set aside until all are done.

11. Place the tacos in the peanut oil and shallow fry until golden. Remove from the griddle and place on paper towels to drain.

12. Serve the tacos with the creamy sauce for dipping. Enjoy!

Conclusion

These Crack Chicken Tacos are a delightful treat for any occasion. Whether it's a family gathering or a casual dinner, they are sure to impress. Don't forget to check out my YouTube channel, The Hungry Hussey, for more delicious recipes and cooking tips.