chicken taquitos

Chicken Taquitos

Holidays Recipes

Description

Crispy, crunchy, and full of savory flavor, these homemade taquitos are perfect for afternoon snacking or a simple evening meal. The filling is a simple mixture of chicken, lime juice, and seasonings, plus a healthy dose of shredded cheese. Once assembled, it only takes a minute or two to fry each batch. Talk about easy!

Ingreadient

3 cups cooked chicken shredded
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

Direction

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.