Cheesy BBQ Chicken Taquitos with Sweet Corn
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs 30 mins
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Total Time
5 hrs
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Servings
15 taquitos
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Calories
157 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Cheesy BBQ Chicken Taquitos with Sweet Corn
Description
This recipe starts by slow cooking chicken breasts in a mixture of chicken broth, BBQ sauce, minced garlic, cilantro, salt, pepper, and bay leaves. The chicken is shredded then combined with some of the cooking liquid to retain moisture and flavor. For assembly, warmed corn tortillas are filled with the shredded BBQ chicken, sweet thawed corn, and shredded mozzarella cheese before being rolled tightly. The taquitos are deep fried in heated canola oil until crisp and golden brown, draining excess oil on a cooling rack.
The taquitos provide a combination of smoky BBQ chicken and melted cheese contrasted by the sweet bursts of corn. The crispy tortillas encase the juicy filling, creating a crunchy texture and satisfying bite. The accompanying sauce made with plain Greek yogurt, jalapenos, sliced cucumber, fresh parsley, lemon juice, and a touch of salt adds a fresh, spicy, and tangy cooling element to each serving.
This dish works well as a snack, appetizer, or main course. The methodical slow cooking ensures the chicken is tender and flavorful while the frying delivers a crunchy exterior that holds the filling nicely.
Ingredients
To make the chicken:
- 3 chicken breast
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 5 garlic minced, cloves
- 3 tablespoons cilantro chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 5 bay leaf
For the taquitos:
- chicken shredded, cooked
- 1 cup canola oil
- 15 corn tortilla medium size, or flour tortilla
- 1 cup corn thawed, frozen, sweet
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- cilantro for garnish, fresh
For the sauce:
- 1 cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 2 jalapeno pepper seeds removed and chopped
- 1 cucumber sliced
- 1 lemon juice
- salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- 1 teaspoon sweet corn
Instructions
To make the chicken:
- In a medium bowl mix chicken broth and BBQ sauce until combined. Add chicken to the slow cooker, add the BBQ mixture. Add salt, pepper, garlic, cilantro and bay leaves. Cook on the slow cooker setting for 4 hours.
- Once done, remove chicken breasts from the slow cooker, place into a medium bowl and using a fork or your hands, pull apart the meat. Add 3/4 cups of the slow cooker sauce to the shredded chicken and mix it in. Season with more salt and pepper if needed. Set aside.
For the taquitos:
- Set up your station, have the corn and cheese ready in a bowl and also the pulled BBQ chicken on hand.
- Over medium heat, heat canola oil in a large, heavy bottomed pot or skillet until about 350F.
- Line a baking sheet with paper towels and top with a cooling rack. Set aside.
- Warm tortillas in the microwave until soft and easy to work with.
- To the lower part (that is closer to you) of the tortilla add: a few tablespoons of shredded BBQ chicken, top with 1 teaspoon of corn kernels and a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese. Roll the tortilla up from the bottom towards the top.
- Using tongs, carefully pick up the rolled tortilla and place it into hot oil, seam side down. Hold with the tongs for about 15 seconds to make sure the tortilla won't come unrolled. Fry for 1-2 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Transfer taquito to the cooling rack. Repeat process with remaining tortillas. Serve immediately.
- I find it easier to first roll all the taquitos, place them seam side down and after that start the frying process.
For the sauce:
- Add all the ingredients (except corn and parsley) to a food processor for 30-40 seconds, adjust for salt to taste. Transfer to a bowl, garnish with corn kernels and fresh parsley. Store in the fridge.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 15taquitos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 157 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0g | |
| Calories | 157kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 617mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 302mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 215IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 6.4mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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