Description
Indulge in the crispy delight of Chicken Taquitos, where seasoned chicken is wrapped in golden tortillas for a flavor explosion. Perfect for parties or cozy nights in, these easy-to-make taquitos are sure to please any crowd. Serve them with your favorite dips like salsa or guacamole for an unforgettable treat that brings everyone together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 10 corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
- For serving: sour cream and salsa
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds. Add diced chicken, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until chicken is no longer pink.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a bowl and shred with two forks. Mix in shredded cheese until combined.
- Lay a tortilla on a surface; spoon two tablespoons of filling onto one end and roll tightly.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add vegetable oil. Fry taquitos seam-side down until golden brown on all sides.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm with sour cream and salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos (130g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 65mg