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    Crispy Turkey Tacos with Crunchy Slaw

    Author: Amy Fulwood | Published: Aug 28, 2020 | Modified: Jul 4, 2023

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    These quick and easy tacos are stuffed with spiced crispy turkey breast pieces and a bright and zingy crunchy cabbage slaw for a flavour packed weeknight dinner!

    This is basically fancied up chicken nuggets in a taco and I am loving it ✨

    White bowl of turkey tacos on a marble background
    Overhead shot of crispy turkey in a tacos with slaw

    Sometimes you just can't beat tacos for a quick and easy dinner. These ones are so simple but taste so yummy thanks to all the spices in the flour coating on the turkey and the crunchy and tangy slaw.

    This recipe came about on an evening when we were at a complete loss for what to make for dinner. We had some diced turkey breast in the freezer which we bought when it was reduced but you could easily used diced chicken for this recipe instead. 

    I tossed it in some heavily seasoned flour, fried it and within 15 minutes had a delicious flavourful filling for these tacos which I served with that crunchy cabbage and carrot slaw. Delicious!

    White plate of tacos with slaw on a marble surface
    Overhead shot of spicy turkey and slaw tacos in a white bowl

    Why we love these turkey tacos...

    These are such an easy weeknight dinner idea which you can easily throw together even when you feel like you've got no time to cook or you just can't really be bothered.

    This recipe is really versatile and you can use the flour coating on chicken, pork or even tofu. You can also add any extra veggies you like to the slaw which makes it great for using up bits and pieces from the fridge.

    You can make this recipe as spicy as you like by adjusting the amount of chilli powder or leaving it out all together if you don't like spice.

    Flatlay shot of tacos in a bowl on a marble background
    Overhead shot of crispy turkey pieces in tacos with slaw

    Crispy Fried Turkey Taco Ingredients

    This section is here to provide further tips and ideas for alternative ingredients. The full recipe and instructions are included in the recipe card at the bottom of the post!

    Turkey Breast: Cut into bitesize chunks of roughly the same size.

    Seasoned Flour: Plain flour is tossed with chilli powder, cumin, ground coriander and salt and pepper before coating the turkey pieces.

    Vegetable Oil: For frying the turkey pieces.

    Tortillas: I like to char mine on the gas hob before serving so they get some slightly burnt bits.

    Slaw: This is made from a combination of red cabbage, carrots, lime juice, white wine vinegar and olive oil.

    Overhead shot of a white bowl of tacos with gold forks and hot sauce
    Close up of crunchy slaw with carrots and red cabbage in a blue bowl

    How to make fried turkey tacos

    Make the slaw: Toss together all of the slaw ingredients and set aside until ready to use.

    Make the seasoned flour: Mix together the flour and spices on a plate and season well. 

    Cook the turkey: Working in batches toss pieces of turkey in the flour mixture then cook in hot oil until crispy and cooked through. Serve in tacos with the slaw.

    Flatlay shot of tacos in a white bowl, gold forks and a cream cloth on a marble background
    Close up of crunchy fried turkey in tacos

    Want more? Try these other taco recipes!

    • Tempeh Tacos with Quick Cabbage Slaw
    • Jackfruit Tacos
    • Peanut Tofu Tacos with Cabbage Slaw
    • Vegan Breakfast Tacos with Black Beans
    • Chipotle Cauliflower Tacos with Greek Yoghurt Slaw
    • Salmon Tacos with Quick Pickled Red Onions
    • Spicy Shrimp Tacos

    Recipe

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    Crispy Turkey Tacos with Crunchy Slaw

    These quick and easy tacos are stuffed with spiced crispy turkey breast pieces and a bright and zingy crunchy cabbage slaw for a flavour packed weeknight dinner!
    5 from 8 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 573kcal
    Author: Amy Fulwood

    Ingredients

    • 300 g Turkey Breast cut into bitesize chunks
    • 4 tablespoon Plain Flour
    • 1 teaspoon Chilli Powder
    • 1 teaspoon Cumin
    • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
    • Salt and Pepper
    • 4 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
    • Small Tortilla Wraps

    For the slaw

    • ¼ Red Cabbage shredded
    • 2 Carrots peeled and shredded
    • ½ Lime juiced
    • 1 tablespoon White Wine Vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
    UK Measures - US Measures

    Instructions

    • Toss together all of the slaw ingredients and leave to sit while you cook the turkey.
    • Mix the flour, chilli powder, cumin, ground coriander and plenty of salt and pepper on a plate. Heat the vegetable oil over a medium high heat in a small frying pan or saucepan.
    • Once the oil is hot work in batches to toss pieces of the turkey in the flour mixture and then cook in the hot oil for about 5 minutes until crispy and cooked through. Remove and place on a paper towel lined plate. Repeat until all the turkey is cooked. Serve in the tacos with the slaw.
    Nutrition Facts
    Crispy Turkey Tacos with Crunchy Slaw
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 573 Calories from Fat 333
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 37g57%
    Saturated Fat 24g120%
    Cholesterol 81mg27%
    Sodium 405mg17%
    Potassium 857mg24%
    Carbohydrates 28g9%
    Fiber 5g20%
    Sugar 7g8%
    Protein 36g72%
    Vitamin A 11791IU236%
    Vitamin C 70mg85%
    Calcium 103mg10%
    Iron 4mg22%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Notes

    Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients used.
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    Comments

    1. Christian Guzman says

      October 05, 2020 at 4:12 pm

      5 stars
      What a great idea! I'm always looking for something different to roll in tortillas. This looks incredible!

      Reply
    2. Maria says

      October 05, 2020 at 3:41 pm

      5 stars
      Me too!!! My children will love this.

      Reply
    3. Angela says

      October 05, 2020 at 3:29 pm

      5 stars
      The slaw is a wonderful accompaniment to these tacos. Great flavor!

      Reply
    4. Shanna A. says

      October 05, 2020 at 3:18 pm

      5 stars
      I made these last night and I my husband said they are is new favorite dinner.

      Reply
    5. Kathryn Donangelo says

      October 05, 2020 at 2:46 pm

      5 stars
      These turkey tacos were so delicious and made the best dinner! The turkey had so much flavor and will be making this again!

      Reply
    6. Jessica Formicola says

      October 05, 2020 at 2:20 pm

      5 stars
      I love this idea! We are having a taco night tomorrow and these are going to be on the menu!

      Reply
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