Best 5 Best Ever Chicken Taquitos Recipes

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**Mexican Taquitos: A Crispy and Flavorful Treat**

Taquitos, also known as flautas, are a popular Mexican dish that consists of crispy, rolled-up tortillas filled with a variety of fillings, typically chicken, beef, or potatoes. They are a versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or snack. This article features a collection of the best chicken taquito recipes, each with its own unique flavor profile and cooking method. From traditional taquitos fritos to baked taquitos and even air fryer taquitos, there's a recipe here to satisfy every craving. These recipes offer a range of spice levels, from mild to spicy, and include options for both classic and modern fillings. Whether you prefer a simple chicken taquito with salsa or a more elaborate version with guacamole and sour cream, you're sure to find a recipe in this article that will tantalize your taste buds. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey and discover the delicious world of chicken taquitos!

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GREAT CHICKEN TAQUITOS



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Great taquitos. A family favorite.

Provided by wadeg

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Wraps and Rolls

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup water
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
3 ½ cups vegetable oil (such as Crisco®), divided
1 cup finely chopped tomatoes
½ cup minced green onions
6 tablespoons chicken broth
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon salt
12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
12 wooden picks
1 cup shredded lettuce, or to taste
¼ cup guacamole, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring water to a simmer in a skillet over medium heat; add chicken. Cover skillet and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken from water and cool; shred with a fork.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir chicken, tomatoes, green onions, chicken broth, flour, garlic, cumin, oregano, chili powder, and salt until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Heat remaining vegetable oil in a heavy 10-inch skillet over medium heat; carefully dip tortillas in the hot oil to soften, about 1 minute. Remove tortillas with tongs and drain on paper towels, reserving oil. Heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Spoon about 2 tablespoons chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Tightly roll each tortilla around the filling and secure with a wooden toothpick.
  • Fry rolled-up tortillas, working in batches, in hot oil until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove taquitos with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve taquitos on a bed of shredded lettuce with guacamole on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.7 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Cholesterol 39.3 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 317.6 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

CHICKEN TAQUITOS



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Easy homemade Chicken Taquitos made with shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and a creamy salsa blend rolled in tortillas and baked or fried until crispy.

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Main Course

Time 32m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups cooked shredded chicken ((I use rotisserie))
6 ounces cream cheese (, softened)
1/4 cup salsa (, your favorite kind)
1/4 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup baby spinach leaves (, chopped)
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
salt and freshly ground black pepper (for taste)
15-20 corn or flour tortillas
guacamole, sour cream, salsa, hot sauce

Steps:

  • Add cream cheese, salsa and sour cream to a mixing bowl and stir until smooth. Add remaining ingredients (except the tortillas) and toss to combine. Taste and add more seasoning, if needed.
  • For corn tortillas, heat a non-stick griddle over medium high heat. Cook tortillas for about 15 - 30 seconds on each side until soft and pliable. Remove tortillas to a plate covered with tinfoil to keep them warm and pliable.
  • Place a large spoonful of filling in a line along each tortilla and roll tightly. Secure with a toothpick if needed.
  • Baked Taquitos: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray the tops of the tacos with cooking spray , or brush them lightly with oil. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the shells are crispy.
  • Fried Taquitos: Add about 1 1/2 inches of oil to a large skillet and heat to medium-high. Once hot (the tortillas should sizzle immediately when added to the oil). Fry the taquitos in small batches, for a few seconds on each side, rotating them as they cook, until they are golden and crispy on all sides. Place them on a paper towel lined plate.
  • Serve taquitos with guacamole, salsa and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Cholesterol 131 mg, Sodium 1047 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

QUICK CHICKEN TAQUITOS



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Such a great way to use up leftover rotisserie chicken! So easy, crispy and crunchy! Serve with guac, pico de gallo and sour cream!

Provided by Chungah Rhee

Categories     appetizer

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups leftover shredded rotisserie chicken
1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies
4 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
4 ounces Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon hot sauce, or more, to taste
12 (6-inch) corn tortillas, warmed
6 cups canola oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine chicken, green chiles, cheeses, cilantro, chili powder, cumin and hot sauce. Working one at a time, transfer tortilla to a work surface; place 1/3 cup chicken mixture in the center of each wrapper. Bring the bottom edge of the tortilla tightly over the filling, rolling from bottom to top until the top of the tortilla is reached; secure with wooden picks. Repeat with remaining tortilla and filling. Heat canola oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat until it reaches 375 degrees F. Working in batches, add taquitos to the Dutch oven and cook until evenly golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. When cool enough to handle, remove wooden picks. Serve immediately.

BEST EVER CHICKEN TAQUITOS



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I have made these chicken taquitos countless times, and they are a family favorite. My husband practically BEGS me to make these! They are a bit time consuming, but oh so good and they go far for my family of 6!!! I hope you enjoy them as much as my family and I do!!

Provided by Elizabeth Handlon

Categories     Poultry Appetizers

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 large onion
1 pkg corn flour tortillas ( at least 30 )
2 pkg taco seasoning mix
vegetable oil/canola oil for frying
TOPPINGS ( OPTIONAL )
lettuce
sliced tomatoes
guacamole ( i make my own w/a seasoning packet )
mexican dipping cheese ( yah this really isn't an option, you must have the cheese!!! ;)
salsa ( if ya just can't live without it!! lol )
sour cream ( you can't have mexican food without sour cream! ;) lol

Steps:

  • 1. First: Ya gotta cook the chicken, my advice? the quickest and easiest method to shred, is to boil it for approx. 20-30 minutes.
  • 2. while you're waiting for the chicken to finish, ya might as well get the toppings ready!Dice up your onions to go in with the chicken mixture,slice up some tomatoes, make your guacamole, get your cheese cubes diced.
  • 3. Okay, the chicken is done, shred it with a couple of forks or whatever method works best for you. Then add it to a pan with the onions and taco seasoning. Add some water, but don't go by the packet, you don't wanna water down the flavor. Heat it up till the seasoning is well mixed and the onions are sauteed.
  • 4. Now, remove the pan from the heat, and in another pan add oil to the bottom, about a 1/2 inch from the bottom? Now here's where it gets tricky, I burnt myself the first couple times I did this just a warning, please be careful! I def suggest using tongs if you're nervous about burning yourself. Okay: so you're gonna take some of the chicken mixture and put it onto the edge of your tortilla. How much is entirely up to you, but don't overfill it, I usually use about a spoonful maybe a spoonful and 1/2 depending. Then you want to roll it from the filling side till it's rolled into a tube. Then you need to place it in the hot oil seam side down. Once it's browned on one side ( this doesn't take but maybe a min or two, less the hotter the oil gets) turn it over and cook the other side. You'll want to put as many as you can fit into your pan at a time, as this is time consuming, but I promise it's sooo worth it!!! ( P.S. you may have to add some oil in between as it tends to disappear as you cook! ;) Take out of the pan, and drain on a plate.
  • 5. As you get closer to the taquitos being done, you'll want to get your cheese melting in the microwave! Mexi rice is a good side dish with this as well. Enjoy!!

CRISPY CHICKEN TAQUITOS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 8 taquitos

Number Of Ingredients 7

Vegetable oil, for frying
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1 cup shredded mild white Cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup chunky prepared salsa, plus more for serving, optional
Eight 6-inch flour tortillas
1/2 cup sour cream, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Add enough oil to a heavy bottom straight-sided pan to come 2 inches up the sides. Heat over medium heat to 350 degrees F on a deep-fry thermometer.
  • Meanwhile, mix together the chicken, Cheddar, 1/2 cup salsa and the cumin in a medium bowl. Spoon about a 1/4 cup of the mixture into the center of each tortilla. Roll the tortillas tightly around the filling and secure with a toothpick.
  • Working in batches of 2 or 3 at a time, place the taquitos in the hot oil and fry, flipping as needed to brown evenly, until crispy and golden brown, about 3 minutes. Using tongs, remove the taquitos to a paper-towel lined plate to drain. Continue with the remaining taquitos. Serve alongside salsa and sour cream for dipping, if desired.

Tips:

  • For a crispy taquito, make sure the tortillas are completely dry before filling and rolling.
  • To prevent the taquitos from cracking, brush them with oil before baking.
  • For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in a mixture of chili powder, cumin, garlic, and olive oil for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Serve the taquitos with your favorite dipping sauce, such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.

Conclusion:

These chicken taquitos are a quick and easy appetizer or main course that can be made with simple ingredients. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and can be made ahead of time and frozen for later. With their crispy shell, flavorful chicken filling, and melted cheese, these taquitos are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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