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Crispy Chicken Taquitos

Deliciously crispy taquitos filled with seasoned chicken, perfect for a snack or party appetizer.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Filling
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
Taquito Assembly
  • 12 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 cup sour cream for serving
  • 1 cup salsa for serving

Method
 

Prepare the Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  2. Set the filling aside.
Assemble the Taquitos
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet over medium heat until pliable.
  3. Place about 2 tablespoons of the chicken filling in the center of each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down on a baking sheet.
Bake the Taquitos
  1. Brush the tops of the taquitos with vegetable oil.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
Serve
  1. Serve hot with sour cream and salsa on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1taquitoCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

For extra crispiness, you can fry the taquitos in hot oil instead of baking them.

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