Spanish Rice

April 03, 2024

CopyCat Del Taco Chicken Tacos

Living in Arizona for 13 years of my adolescent life I grew up loving Del Taco. My parents would get take out there often. My sister, Michelle, that was her favorite taco out. If we did take out one night, Michelle always wanted Del Taco over anything else. She loves the chicken tacos. Now that I live in Ohio, Del Taco is not really out here. I have found 1 or 2 but they are some distance away from us. So, I decided to try and make that for my Sunday Family Movie night pick. Tonight, is my pick and I drew Mexican food so why not give it a try. Marinade: 3 Large Chicken (I used thin chicken breast), diced 1 Lime, juiced 1 tbsp Taco Seasoning 1 tbsp Soy Sauce 1 tsp Garlic Powder 1 tsp Onion Powder 1 tsp Chicken Bouillon Powder 1/4 tsp Paprika Place all ingredients above into a ziplock, shake well and marinade for 30 minutes to an hour. I found the longer the better flavor. White Sauce: 1 cup Mayo 1 Lime, juiced Whisk together in a bowl until smooth, set aside until ready for assembly.

Yes, I already have a version of stuffed peppers and Spanish rice, but I loved my mother's Spanish rice growing up, the only thing I did not like was using taco bell packets from the restaurant, well now I do not have too!! WOO HOO!! Instead, I created my own and my gosh did the rice taste exactly like it did growing up without the additives and junk! (Taco Bell Sauce).

You Will Need:

2 lbs Organic Grass-Fed Hamburger
2 Jars Organic Tomato Sauce (Jovial Brand)
2-4 tbsp Organic Garlic Powder (or fresh garlic)
2 tbsp Organic Parsley
2-4 tbsp Organic Onion Salt
4 Cups Organic Rice, Cooked
1 Pint Organic Homemade Taco Sauce
1/2 Medium Organic Onion, Diced
Salt & Pepper, to taste

I forgot to picture my homemade taco sauce with the ingredients, you can find that recipe above! It taste just like the original minus all the crap they put in it