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Crispy Breaded Chipotle BBQ Chicken Tacos

Crispy Breaded Chipotle BBQ Chicken Tacos

with Cheddar, Wedges and Creamy Baby Gem & Tomato Salad
Mimi Morley
Mimi MorleyUpdated on February 09, 2026
Calories
1018 kcal
Protein
64.5g protein
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Sulphites
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

450 grams

Potatoes

60 grams

Mature Cheddar Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

1 unit(s)

Baby Gem Lettuce

125 grams

Baby Plum Tomatoes

20 grams

Chipotle Paste

96 grams

BBQ Sauce

2 unit(s)

British Chicken Breasts

50 grams

Breadcrumbs

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)

4 unit(s)

Plain Taco Tortillas

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)

12 milliliter(s)

Red Wine Vinegar

(Contains: Sulphites)

75 grams

Soured Cream

(Contains: Milk)

Not included in your delivery

1 unit(s)

Egg

¼ tsp

Salt for the Breadcrumbs

1 tsp

Sugar for the Dressing

Energy (kJ)4260 kJ
Energy (kcal)1018 kcal
Fat29.5 g
of which saturates13.5 g
Carbohydrate125.8 g
of which sugars18.8 g
Protein64.5 g
Salt3.8 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Baking Tray
Grater
Small Bowl
Bowl
Whisk
Pan
Medium Bowl

Instructions

Bake the Wedges
1

Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.

Chop the potatoes into 2cm wide wedges (no need to peel).

Pop the wedges onto a large baking tray. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Spread out in a single layer. TIP: Use two baking trays if necessary.

When the oven is hot, roast on the top shelf until golden, 25-35 mins. Turn halfway through.

Get Prepped
2

Meanwhile, grate the cheese.

Trim the baby gem, halve lengthways, then thinly slice.

Halve the baby plum tomatoes.

In a small bowl, combine the BBQ sauce with half the chipotle (add less if you'd prefer things milder). Set aside for later.

Crumb the Chicken
3

Slice the chicken breasts widthways into 2cm thin strips. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw chicken and its packaging.

Crack the egg (see pantry for amount) into a bowl and whisk in the remaining chipotle paste.

In another bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and the salt (see pantry for amount).

Season the chicken, then dip into the egg and then the breadcrumbs, ensuring it's completely coated. Transfer to a clean plate. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw chicken and its packaging and discard any excess egg. 

Time to Fry
4

Pop a large frying pan on high heat and add enough oil to completely coat the bottom of the pan. TIP: You want the oil to be hot so the chicken fries properly - heat for 2-3 mins before you add the chicken. 

Once hot, lay in the chicken. Season with salt and pepper.

Cook until golden brown, 3-4 mins each side. Adjust the heat if necessary. IMPORTANT: The chicken is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

Finishing Touches
5

Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a plate lined with kitchen paper.

When the wedges have 1-2 mins left, pop the tortillas (2 per person) into the oven to warm through.

In a medium bowl, combine the red wine vinegar, soured cream and sugar for the dressing (see pantry for amount). Season with salt and pepper, add the baby gem and mix well.

Assemble and Serve
6

When everything's ready, lay the tortillas onto your serving plates.

Share a handful of the baby gem between the tortillas. Top with the breaded chicken, drizzle with the chipotle BBQ sauce and sprinkle over the cheese to finish. 

Toss the remaining baby gem salad with the baby plum tomatoes.

Serve your tacos with the salad and wedges alongside.

Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Reviewers found the dish tasty, with particular praise for the delicious chicken and creamy salad dressing.
  • Ease of prep: Some noted the recipe required a bit of preparation time, but felt it was worth the effort.
  • Suggestions: Consider using extra breadcrumbs and egg for better chicken coating; adjust cooking time as needed for thorough preparation.
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