Fried Chicken Tacos with Salsa Verde Cruda

If possible, seek out a source of heritage chicken—the poultry world equivalent of an heirloom vegetable—for this recipe. The meat of these older breeds has a deeper flavor and better texture than their more modern hybrid chicken kin. Marinating the chicken in a mixture of citrus juices, vinegar, garlic, and soy, and then dredging it in buttermilk, egg, and seasoned flour before deep-frying it to a crisp, golden finish brings out all that delicious flavor of these special birds. Have your t