Chicken Taquitos: Easy and Flavorful Homemade Delight for All
A delightful recipe for homemade Chicken Taquitos that combines ease and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 10 taquitos 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 10 small flour tortillas
- 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken, cheese, onion, cilantro, garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin.
- Warm the tortillas to make them pliable.
- Add a spoonful of the chicken mixture to each tortilla and roll them tightly.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Fry the taquitos until golden brown and crisp, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and serve with your favorite salsa.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken beforehand.
- You can bake these taquitos for a healthier version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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