Chicken Taquitos - Rolled, fried, filled tortillas
- Left over chicken or chicken breast
- Flour Tortillas
- Hatched Chili, to taste
- 1 Onion, softened
- 1 cup Sour Cream or Mexican Cream (or mayonnaise if unavailable)
- Black Pepper, to taste
- Cheese, for stuffing (type and amount to personal preference)
- Salt, to taste
- All-purpose Flour and Water, for paste
- Oil, for frying
- Salsa (for garnish)
- Sour cream (for garnish, optional)
- Guacamole (for garnish, optional)
Crispy Chicken Taquitos, also known as rolled tacos, are a popular Mexican snack or appetizer. This dish consists of small tortillas rolled around a filling of spiced chicken and cheese, then fried to golden perfection. The result is a crispy exterior with a hot, flavorful interior. Taquitos are often garnished with toppings such as sour cream, salsa, guacamole, or cheese, and they can be served atop a bed of lettuce as a full meal or as bite-sized appetizers for a gathering. Description by ChatGPT.
Welcome to a delicious journey of transforming your leftover chicken into a scrumptious, oven-baked delight – perfect for "Keto Tuesday" or any day of the week when you crave something savory, cheesy, and with just the right amount of crisp. Our recipe offers all the satisfying crunch of traditional taquitos without the deep-frying, making it a healthier option that still packs a flavor punch.
Ingredients:
- Leftover chicken, chopped finely
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Hot sauce, to taste
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Corn tortillas
- Cooking spray or oil for brushing
- Optional for serving: salsa and sour cream
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped leftover chicken with garlic powder, salt, chili powder, and a dash of hot sauce. Mix well to ensure the chicken is fully seasoned.
3. Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese until the mixture is homogeneous.
4. To make your corn tortillas more pliable and less likely to crack, wrap them in a slightly damp paper towel and microwave them for a few seconds until they are warm.
5. Spoon an adequate amount of the chicken and cheese mixture onto the center of each tortilla.
6. Roll the tortillas tightly around the filling and place them seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
7. Lightly brush the rolled taquitos with oil or give them a coating with cooking spray for extra crispiness.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes, or until they're as crispy as you'd like them to be. If you have a convection setting on your oven, use it to achieve an even better crunch.
9. Let the taquitos cool slightly; they will continue to crisp up.
10. Serve them hot as an appetizer with salsa and sour cream, or place a few on a plate and top them with your favorite garnishes for a satisfying meal.
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Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Tim: 20 to 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 to 40 minutes
Servings: This recipe yields approximately 12 to 15 taquitos, depending on the size of the tortillas.
Equipment:
- Baking sheet
- Mixing bowl
- Microwave
Cooking Tips
- For the freshest taste and best results, try sourcing your corn tortillas from a local Latin market where they are made fresh.
- If you don't have leftover chicken, a store-bought rotisserie chicken makes a perfect alternative.
- Adjust the baking time according to how crispy you prefer your taquitos.
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Recipe attributed to Allrecipes and their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@allrecipes
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