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Chicken Taquitos (Rolled Tacos)
My taquitos recipe starts with seasoned shredded chicken and cheese and makes 20 crispy rolled tacos in 30 minutes! Best app or game day grub!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 20
Calories: 127 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken shredded (See Note 1)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ancho chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Mexican oregano crushed
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice half a lime
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded (See Note 2)
- 20 corn tortillas
- 2 cups vegetable oil
Serving
- iceberg lettuce shredded
- Mexican crema
- Pico de Gallo
- cotija cheese crumbled
- guacamole
- Salsa of choice
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken with the spices and lime juice. Stir until chicken is coated thoroughly.
- Wrap the tortillas in a tortilla warmer or damp paper towel. Heat them in the microwave for 60-90 seconds.
- Working with one at a time (keeping others warm), take a warmed tortilla and place on a clean surface. Take a heaping spoonful of the chicken (about the same size as your index finger) and place on tortilla. Top with some cheese. Roll up tightly and secure seam with toothpick. Place on a tray and repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Pour oil in deep skillet and heat to 350°F. Prepare a baking tray with wire rack or line a plate with paper towels. Set aside.
- Cook in batches of 5 (to not drop the temperature and more easily turn taquitos), fry 1-2 minutes until golden brown, turning to get both sides. Transfer to tray or plate. Repeat with remaining.
- Remove toothpicks before serving. I top mine with shredded lettuce, Mexican crema, pico de gallo and crumbled cotija cheese.
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Notes
- To save time, I like to use rotisserie chicken for this, but if I make my Instant Pot Mexican Chicken, its perfect for these as well. Make a lot and freeze for later use.
- Feel free to use pepper jack, or Monterey jack cheese.
Nutrition Information
Calories
127kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
142mg
(6%)
Potassium
107mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Vitamin A
122IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
84mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 127
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 127kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 142mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 122IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.