Chicken Taquitos
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4.8
Chicken Taquitos
Description
These chicken taquitos consist of shredded cooked chicken tossed in chili powder, garlic, cumin, onion powder, and fine salt for a mildly spiced filling. Shredded cheese is added to enrich the mixture. Corn tortillas are warmed to pliability, filled, rolled tightly, and secured with toothpicks to prevent unraveling during cooking.
The taquitos can be cooked by frying in oil at 350°F for a short time until golden and crispy, or baked in an oven or air fryer for a less oily version. Proper warming of tortillas helps them roll easily without cracking. The cooking method results in crunchy, flavorful rolls with a juicy chicken and melted cheese filling.
These taquitos are commonly served with toppings such as Mexican crema, sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole, salsa, and shredded lettuce. Using store-bought rotisserie chicken saves time, but homemade shredded chicken works well. Various cheeses like cheddar, pepper jack, Monterey jack, or Chihuahua can be used to customize the flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups chicken cooked, shredded
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin ground
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- sea salt as needed, fine
- 1 ½ cups cheese shredded
- 18 corn tortillas
- vegetable oil about 2 cups for frying or 1-2 tablespoons for baking and air frying
For serving
- lettuce shredded lettuce, Mexican crema or sour cream
- Mexican crema
- sour cream
- Pico de Gallo
- guacamole
- salsa
Instructions
- Toss together the shredded chicken, chili powder, garlic powder, ground cumin, onion powder, and salt in a large bowl. Taste and season with more salt if necessary.
- Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel and heat them in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, flipping the tortillas halfway through until all of them are warm and pliable.
- Put a spoonful of shredded chicken and cheese on each tortilla. Roll tightly and secure the seams with a toothpick. (See photo in blog post for example).
- To fry: Pour enough oil into the bottom of a deep skillet or frying pan so that the oil reaches halfway up the taquitos. Heat the oil over medium-high heat to 350°F. To test, drop a small piece of tortilla in the oil. If it sizzles, it's ready. Cooking in batches, add 3-4 taquitos and fry for about 1-2 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown. Transfer them to a large plate or baking sheet lined with paper towels to soak up any excess oil.
- To bake: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place the taquitos on a large baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Lightly brush or spray the tops with cooking oil, and bake for 15-20 minutes or until they're crispy and golden brown.
- To air fry: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Place the taquitos in a single layer in the basket seam side down. Spray the tops with cooking spray, air fry for 5 minutes, flip and spray again, then air fry for 2 more minutes. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining taquitos.
- Remove the toothpicks from the taquitos, and serve with shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, Mexican crema, and guacamole.
Notes
- Any cooked shredded chicken is suitable; rotisserie chicken is convenient for quick preparation.
- Your favorite shredded cheese such as cheddar, pepper jack, or Monterey jack works well in the filling.
- Warm the corn tortillas wrapped in a damp paper towel to make them pliable and prevent cracking.
- To fry taquitos, heat oil to 350°F and cook until golden, about 1-2 minutes, turning once.
- Baking or air frying are alternatives for less oil; adjust cooking times accordingly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 18taquitos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 126 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1baked taquito | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 92mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 111mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 204IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
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