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Cheesy BBQ Chicken Taquitos with Sweet Corn

BBQ Chicken Taquitos are stuffed with creamy mozzarella cheese, shredded bbq chicken and sweet corn, fried to golden, crispy perfection.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs 30 mins
Total Time
5 hrs
Servings: 15 taquitos
Calories: 157 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American , Mexican

Ingredients

To make the chicken:
  • 3 chicken breast
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 5 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 5 bay leaves
For the taquitos:
  • cooked chicken shredded
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 15 Soft Corn or Flour Tortillas medium size
  • 1 cup frozen sweet corn thawed
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • fresh cilantro for garnish
For the sauce:
  • 1 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 2 Jalapeno peppers 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:
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  1. 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.
  2. 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:
  1. Set up your station, have the corn and cheese ready in a bowl and also the pulled BBQ chicken on hand.
  2. Over medium heat, heat canola oil in a large, heavy bottomed pot or skillet until about 350F.
  3. Line a baking sheet with paper towels and top with a cooling rack. Set aside.
  4. Warm tortillas in the microwave until soft and easy to work with.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Transfer taquito to the cooling rack. Repeat process with remaining tortillas. Serve immediately.
  8. 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:
  1. 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

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 (9%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 215IU (4%) Vitamin C 6.4mg (7%) Calcium 105mg (11%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 15taquitos

Amount Per Serving

Calories 157

% 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.