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Crispy Chicken Tamale Bites

A quick, 15-minute recipe featuring bite-sized chicken tamales pan-fried to crispy, golden perfection. Served alongside tangy salsa verde, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges, this easy dish serves four and delivers bold, savory flavor fast.

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Crispy Chicken Tamale Bites

15 Minutes Serves 4 Medium

A quick, 15-minute recipe featuring bite-sized chicken tamales pan-fried to crispy, golden perfection. Served alongside tangy salsa verde, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges, this easy dish serves four and delivers bold, savory flavor fast.

Heating Instructions

Remove the corn husks before slicing. The tamales will heat completely while crisping in the skillet.

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1 of 5

    Remove the corn husks and cut each chilled tamale into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 2

    Step 2 of 5

    Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Step 3 of 5

    Arrange the pieces in a single layer.

  4. 4

    Step 4 of 5

    Cook for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden and heated to 165°F.

  5. 5

    Step 5 of 5

    1. Garnish with cilantro and serve with salsa verde and lime.

This Recipe Features

Chicken Tamales

Chicken Tamales

I make my chicken tamales with tender, shredded chicken thighs blended with a fresh and bright tomatillo salsa. The flavorful filling is wrapped in stone-ground corn masa and finished by hand in a traditional corn husk.

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