Chicken Taquitos Recipe
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Chicken Taquitos Recipe
Description
This Chicken Taquitos recipe begins by gently poaching chicken breasts until tender enough to shred. The filling is enhanced with sautéed onion, jalapeno, and garlic for depth, seasoned with taco spices and blended with melting cheese for richness. Softened corn tortillas are filled, rolled tightly, and secured with toothpicks if needed.
The taquitos are fried at a controlled temperature until just bubbling gently, ensuring a crispy exterior without burning. This frying method yields a crunchy texture with golden color, contrasting with the moist and flavorful filling inside.
Taquitos serve well as party snacks, casual meals, or side dishes, and can be paired with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream. Softening the tortillas carefully beforehand avoids cracking and makes rolling easier.
For softening corn tortillas, cover them with a damp paper towel and microwave for 30-60 seconds. This pliability prevents breakage when rolling and frying.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds chicken breast boneless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion chopped, medium sized
- 1 jalapeno pepper chopped, large
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning use your favorite blend
- salt as needed
- black pepper as needed
- 1 cup cotija cheese or use Monterrey Jack, shredded
- 20 corn tortillas or more as needed, softened
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Add the chicken breast to a pot and cover it just enough with water along with a tablespoon of salt.
- Bring it to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Lightly poach the chicken about 20 minutes, or until it is cooked through fully.
- Remove from heat and set into a large bowl. Shred the chicken with forks.
- Heat the olive oil in a pan and cook the onion and jalapeno about 5 minutes to soften.
- Add the garlic and cook another minute, until fragrant.
- Add the onion, jalapeno and garlic to the chicken, along with a bit of salt and pepper, taco seasoning and the shredded cheese. Mix it all together.
- Add a spoonful of chicken-cheese mixture to each softened tortilla and roll them up tightly. Fasten with toothpick to hold them together. See the NOTES section on how to best soften corn tortillas.
FOR FRYING YOUR TAQUITOS
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot until it just starts to bubble very slightly. Test by placing a piece of tortilla in the oil. It should start to sizzle lightly.
- Add the taquitos a few at a time, careful not to overcrowd them. Fry them 4-5 minutes per side, until they are golden.
- Remove and set onto paper towels to drain.
- Serve with your favorite dippers and enjoy!
FOR BAKING YOUR TAQUITOS
- If baking, once the taquitos are rolled, place them onto lightly oiled baking sheets then spray them very lightly with spray oil.
- Heat oven to 400 degrees F and bake them for 20 minutes, or until they become nice and crispy.
- Serve with your favorite dippers and enjoy!
Notes
- Softening corn tortillas in the microwave with a damp paper towel for 30-60 seconds helps prevent cracking when rolling.
- This recipe yields about 20 or more taquitos depending on filling amounts and tortilla size.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20taquitos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 121 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 121kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 71mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 174mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 40IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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