Crunchy Ramen Tacos

Name: Crunchy Ramen Tacos
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 2 medium green onions, chopped; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sambal oelek chili garlic sauce; 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce; 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into strips; 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 1 1/2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce; 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice; 1/2 package (3-oz size) ramen noodle soup mix (any flavor); 8 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for soft tacos & fajitas (6 inch), heated as directed on package; Oil, for toasting; 2 medium jalapeño chiles, seeded, cut into thin strips; 3/4 cup fresh Thai basil leaves; 1 lime, cut into wedges

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Prep 30 min
Total 60 min
Servings 8

These fresh and flavorful chicken tacos are inspired by the popular Vietnamese soup called pho. MORE+ LESS-

By TBSP Kitchens

Updated September 18, 2017

Ingredients

Chicken and Marinade

medium green onions, chopped

1/4

cup soy sauce

teaspoon sambal oelek chili garlic sauce

teaspoon Sriracha sauce

tablespoon packed brown sugar

tablespoons fresh lime juice

lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into strips

Sriracha Mayonnaise

1/3

cup mayonnaise

1 1/2

teaspoons Sriracha sauce

teaspoon fresh lime juice

Tortillas and Toppings

1/2

package (3-oz size) ramen noodle soup mix (any flavor)

Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for soft tacos & fajitas (6 inch), heated as directed on package

Oil, for toasting

medium jalapeño chiles, seeded, cut into thin strips

3/4

cup fresh Thai basil leaves

lime, cut into wedges

Steps

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1

In a 1-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix Chicken and Marinade ingredients. Seal bag. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
2

Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Drain chicken; discard marinade. Cook chicken in skillet 6 to 8 minutes or until browned on both sides and no longer pink in center.
3

Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix Sriracha Mayonnaise ingredients. In another small bowl, break apart ramen noodles. (Reserve seasoning packet for a later use.)
4

To toast the tortillas, heat 1 tablespoon oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tortilla. Cook until starting to puff up, then turn over. Once second side is puffed up, remove from skillet; drain on paper towels.
5

Spoon chicken on each tortilla. Top with Sriracha mayonnaise, jalapeño strips, basil leaves and crushed ramen. Serve with lime wedges.

Expert Tips

If sambal oelek chili garlic sauce cannot be found, substitute 1 additional teaspoon Sriracha sauce in marinade.
This recipe pairs well with a Thai Basil MOJITarita. To make 1 drink: Add 2 teaspoons light agave nectar, 1/2 oz fresh lime juice and 4 fresh, torn Thai basil leaves to a highball glass. Gently break up basil with muddler or spoon. Add 1 oz blanco tequila; fill glass with ice, and top with 2 oz chilled club soda. Stir gently, and garnish with lime wedge and additional basil leaves.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 250
Calories from Fat: 110

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 12g; 18%
Saturated Fat 2 1/2g 12% Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol: 60mg; 19%
Sodium: 450mg; 19%
Potassium: 140mg; 4%
Total Carbohydrate: 20g; 7%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5% Sugars 1g
Protein: 14g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 4%; 4%
Vitamin C: 8%; 8%
Calcium: 4%; 4%
Iron: 8%; 8%

Exchanges:

1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

I'll bet you never thought you'd see this: Vietnamese meets Mexican -- in a taco! But, fusion foodies, that's exactly what you get in this super simple recipe that gives a nod to not one, but two, of our favorites--tacos and ramen. These fresh and flavorful chicken tacos are inspired by a popular Vietnamese soup, called pho. The "faux pho" toppings –- Thai basil, fresh chiles and crunchy ramen noodles –- give this recipe an extra special kick that'll remind you of some of your food truck faves. So, make 'em already and call the gang over. It's time to party!