Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Mexican cuisine with our selection of delectable chicken taquitos recipes. These crispy, golden-brown taquitos are filled with tender, juicy chicken and a blend of flavorful seasonings, promising an explosion of taste in every bite. Served with a variety of zesty salsas, creamy guacamole, and refreshing sour cream, these taquitos make for an irresistible appetizer or main course. Whether you prefer classic chicken taquitos, a spicy twist with chipotle sauce, or tantalizing flavors with mango salsa, our recipes offer something for every palate. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your kitchen, and embark on a culinary journey to savor the delightful taste of chicken taquitos.
Let's cook with our recipes!
EASY CHICKEN TAQUITOS
Rolled, corn tortillas with chicken, baked until crisp. Serve as an appetizer or side dish with salsa or serve as main course topping with lettuce, tomato, olives, sour cream, etc. I have also added chopped onion to the chicken mix.
Provided by Sarah
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Wraps and Rolls
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Combine the chicken and cheese in a bowl; stir in the hot pepper sauce. Warm the tortillas one at a time in a skillet over medium heat until flexible about 10 seconds per side.
- Spread about 1 heaping tablespoon of the chicken over half of the warmed tortilla. Roll tightly to form the taquito starting at the filled side of the tortilla. Place seamed side down in the baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas. Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.4 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Cholesterol 33.9 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 292.3 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
AIR FRYER CHICKEN TAQUITOS
These taquitos are air fried, which makes them healthier than deep fried ones. Using shredded rotisserie chicken provides a quick prep but you can always use home-cooked chicken. Serve with sides of sour cream, Mexican tomato sauce, and guacamole, or your choice of sides.
Provided by Yoly
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil in a skillet. Add onion and cook until soft and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add green chiles and Mexican tomato sauce; stir to combine. Add chicken, Neufchatel cheese, and Mexican cheese blend. Cook and stir until cheeses have melted and mixture is completely warmed, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat tortillas in a skillet or directly on the grates of a gas stove until soft and pliable. Place 3 tablespoons of chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Fold over and roll into taquitos.
- Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Place taquitos in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching, and mist with avocado oil. Cook in batches if necessary. Cook until golden brown and crispy, 6 to 9 minutes. Turn taquitos over, mist with avocado oil, and air fry for an additional 3 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.9 g, Cholesterol 32.6 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 216.6 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
CRISPY CHICKEN TAQUITOS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 25m
Yield 8 taquitos
Number Of Ingredients 7
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.
GREAT CHICKEN TAQUITOS
Great taquitos. A family favorite.
Provided by wadeg
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Wraps and Rolls
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
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
BAKED CHICKEN TAQUITOS
These baked chicken taquitos are easier than frying and a little better for the family waistline.
Provided by Blue Buddha
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a large baking pan with olive oil cooking spray.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add tomatoes, onion, garlic, and jalapeno peppers, then stir in chicken broth, taco sauce, flour, cumin, oregano, chili powder, and salt. Cook until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes. Add shredded chicken, mixing vigorously until ingredients are well blended; cook until hot, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Wrap 8 tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave on high until soft and flexible, about 30 seconds. Repeat twice more to heat remaining tortillas.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons chicken mixture down the center of a tortilla and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Roll tightly around the filling and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat to form remaining taquitos. Spray taquitos with cooking spray and sprinkle with remaining Cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and taquitos are crispy, 20 to 22 minutes.
- Place shredded lettuce on a serving platter and arrange taquitos on top. Serve with sour cream and guacamole.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.9 g, Cholesterol 72.8 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 437.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
CHICKEN TAQUITOS
Smoked cheese and green salsa give these crispy chicken taquitos that extra yum! Thinner corn tortillas will work the best. If you can't find the smoked cheese blend in your area, try using regular smoked Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese.
Provided by HeidiS
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Spicy
Time 50m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, cheese, green salsa, and onion. Spoon about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the mixture onto tortillas, or enough so that when rolled up, each one is about 1 inch wide. Filling should not come to close to the ends, or it will fall out. Secure rolls with toothpicks.
- Fry rolls 4 or 5 at a time so there is enough room between them for even cooking. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Once they float, I leave them in for about another minute. If the taquitos are not crisp when cool, you haven't cooked them long enough. Drain on paper towels. Serve with sour cream, salsa and guacamole for dipping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 32.4 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 207.2 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
CREAMY JALAPEñO CHICKEN TAQUITOS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: chicken, jalapeño, cumin, garlic powder, salt, crema table cream, corn tortillas, oil, crema table cream, fresh cilantro, cotija cheese, avocado
Provided by Claire Nolan
Categories Appetizers
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a sauce pan, over medium-high heat, combine all taquito filling ingredients. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Wrap tortillas in a damp towel and microwave for 15-20 seconds.
- Place about 2 tablespoons of filling across the tortilla about ⅓ of the way up from the bottom of the tortilla, and roll the tortilla around the filling.
- Heat about ¼ inch (½ cm) of oil over medium-high heat. Carefully, place 3-4 taquitos in the oil, and cook for 3 minutes on each side. (Frying them seam side down first helps them stay closed during frying!)
- Remove from the pan and drain excess oil on the taquito on a paper towel.
- Place cooked taquitos on a bed of lettuce and garnish with crema, cilantro, cotija, and avocado.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 704 calories, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 60 grams, Sugar 2 grams
QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN TAQUITOS
My kids love the taquitos we get at the grocery store in the freezer aisle. They would happily eat them every day. However, the mean mommy that I am, am working on reducing the amount of processed food in our diet so I had to try homemade. After checking all the recipes for taquitos I could find, I decided to mix it up and create my own! So I took ideas from about 4 different recipes and went to town. My kids and husband have given their seal of approval. My very picky 3-year-old even had seconds! I serve them on a bed of lettuce with sour cream and do Mexican rice on the side.
Provided by Joanne Rainey Miller
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Wraps and Rolls
Time 1h
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Combine chicken, beans, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, diced green chile peppers, cumin, chili powder, salt, and garlic in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until filling is heated through, 5 to 10 minutes. Add Mexican cheese blend to filling and stir until cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat.
- Place corn tortillas on a microwave-safe plate and cover with a wet paper towel; heat in microwave until tortillas are warmed, about 30 seconds.
- Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons filling down the middle of each tortilla. Roll tortilla tightly around the filling and place, seam-side down, on a baking sheet. Spray the rolled tortillas with cooking spray.
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and crispy, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 42.7 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 744.9 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
AIR FRYER CHICKEN FAJITA TAQUITOS
This recipe takes some time to prepare, but the results are SO worth it!
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 2h45m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place chicken strips in a sealable container and add marinade. Seal and allow to marinate for 2 hours.
- Drain off marinade and discard. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken strips until browned, 6 to 7 minutes. Add thawed peppers and onions and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more.
- Transfer chicken strips to a cutting board and chop into smaller pieces. Add chopped chicken back to the peppers and onions; stir to combine.
- Preheat an heat air fryer to 370 degrees F (187 degrees C) for 5 minutes.
- Place tortillas in a tortilla bag. Microwave 5 tortillas at a time for 30 seconds.
- Spray each side of warmed tortillas with about 1/2 teaspoon oil and lay on a cutting board. Place 1 to 2 tablespoons chicken filling on top and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cheese blend. Roll taquitos up tightly.
- Place taquitos seam-side down in the air fryer basket and air fry for 5 minutes. Increase air fryer temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and air fry for 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Cholesterol 10.8 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 58.3 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
BUFFALO CHICKEN TAQUITOS
Super easy and extremely good. I found a recipe online that was similar, but it had too many ingredients. I simplified it and now it can be made mostly in the slow cooker.
Provided by Stacey
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 5h30m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place chicken breasts into slow cooker; pour in chicken broth. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook on Low until chicken is tender, about 4 hours.
- Drain broth; shred chicken with 2 forks in the slow cooker. Add Buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and ranch dressing mix; stir until well mixed. Cook on low until flavors are blended, about 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Spoon chicken onto the tortillas and sprinkle cheese on top. Roll up and place seam-side down on a nonstick baking sheet. Brush all sides of taquitos with oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven, turning every 5 minutes, until slightly browned, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.8 g, Cholesterol 73.6 mg, Fat 24.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 1994.8 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
BAKED CHICKEN TAQUITOS
This baked version of taquitos is healthier and less mess in the kitchen than the traditional fried ones. The flavorful chicken filling makes great tacos as well. Serve with salsa, sour cream and guacamole. Leftover chicken or a rotisserie chicken is perfect for the filling.
Provided by Jamie and Jason
Categories Mexican
Time 30m
Yield 3 taquitos, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F and oil a baking sheet. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a skillet. Add onion and cook until starting to soften and turn translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, paprika and salt. Stir to combine and cook 2 to 3 minutes longer, until fragrant. Take from heat and stir in cilantro and chicken. Set aside.
- Bring chicken broth to a simmer in a skillet or pot wide enough to hold tortillas. When broth simmers, dip tortillas briefly, one at a time, just to soften, 1 to 2 seconds. Lay tortilla on a work surface and spread 2 or 3 tablespoons chicken mixture over bottom third. Top with a tablespoon of cheese and roll up. Place seam side down on the baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Spray or brush tortillas lightly with oil and bake until crisp and lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes. Serve immediately.
EXPLODING CHICKEN TAQUITOS
Provided by Cooking Channel
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a medium bowl, combine the chicken and salsa, and mix thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Remove chicken mixture from the refrigerator, and drain any excess liquid. Add cheese and taco seasoning, and mix to combine. This is your filling. Set aside.
- Prepare a baking sheet by spraying it with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- Dampen 2 paper towels, and place tortillas between them. Microwave for about 1 minute, until tortillas are warm and pliable.
- Place one tortilla flat on a clean dry surface (keep the rest between the paper towels), and spoon about 2 heaping tablespoons filling onto the tortilla. Spread it evenly across the entire surface, and roll the tortilla up tightly, so that you have a cigar-shaped tube. Secure with toothpicks, if needed, and place seam-side down on the baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Bake in the oven until crispy, 14 to 16 minutes.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes. Serve with sour cream and additional salsa for dipping, if using. Enjoy!
SPICY CHICKEN TAQUITOS
Basic chicken taquitos with a little bit of spice. Quick and easy appetizer or main dish.
Provided by lefread
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Combine shredded chicken, 1/2 of the pepper Jack cheese, Cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons sour cream, 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce, cilantro, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, and onion powder in a medium bowl; mix well.
- Place equal amounts of filling onto each tortilla, roll tightly to close, and place seam-side down onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Turn taquitos over, sprinkle with remaining pepper Jack cheese, and bake until cheese is melted and taquitos are crispy, about 5 more minutes.
- While taquitos are baking, mix sour cream and hot pepper sauce together in a small bowl for dipping sauce. Serve with taquitos.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.7 calories, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 74.3 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 781.7 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
SOFT CHICKEN TAQUITOS & SOUTHWESTERN DIP
Easy to prepare and really good, these will be a hit at your next party! Make the dipping sauce a day ahead of time so the flavors can work their magic. These would be great for a girls night, game night, football party... so many possibilities!
Provided by V Seward
Categories Poultry Appetizers
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Mix sour cream and mayonnaise together in a bowl. Mix dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Add dry spices to sour cream and mayonnaise mixture stir to combine, cover & refrigerate for 2 hours to allow flavors to meld. Can be made day before.
- 2. Taquito instructions: Heat oil in frying pan. Add one corn tortilla and fry for just a second, then turn and repeat. Place tortilla on a paper towel lined cookie sheet fitting about 6-8 per sheet. Place another paper towel over the tortillas and repeat with the rest until all are cooked. Sprinkle Salt over the tortillas as you go.
- 3. Once all the tortillas have been lightly fried and are soft, take shredded chicken and place on center of tortilla in a line. Gently roll tight and place seam side down on another cookie sheet, each one snug to the other to keep shape. Repeat until all the taquitos are rolled.
- 4. Heat an electric skillet or griddle between 300-350 degrees and oil surface generously. Place one taquito seam side down, add another right up against it and continue until you have a row across the skillet and taquitos are secure. Continue another row if you have room (I can generally cook about 25-30 at a time) Check the first taquito by rolling or using tongs to make sure seam is secure before turning. Roll taquitos left to right and let them cook 1-2 minutes, then roll again until they are secure and golden.
- 5. Serving: This recipe makes 45 nice size taquitos. I will cut them in half as appetizers. Place Dip in the middle of a tray or large plate and surround the taquitos around the dip.
CHICKEN TAQUITOS WITH WARM TOMATO SALSA (FLAUTAS CON POLLO)
I found this one online but I don't remember where. The flautas are very good but the salsa is outstanding. It goes well with all manner of dishes especially tacos, burritos, and chimichangas, etc. The times are a guess.
Provided by Pierre Dance
Categories Chicken
Time 50m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix 3/4 cup cheese with chicken.
- Heat tortillas one at a time in a very hot, dry pan until soft.
- Fill and roll each tortilla, as its heated, with chicken/cheese mixture.
- Secure with a toothpick.
- Heat a frying pan containing 1/2 inch oil to 350°F.
- Deep fry flautas until golden and crisp.
- Drain on paper towel.
- Serve topped with warm tomato salsa and crumbled cotija cheese.
- ---Salsa---.
- Mix all salsa ingredients in a sauce pan over medium heat.
- Sauté, stirring all the while, until it just starts to simmer.
- Remove from heat, its ready to serve.
- This goes great with Spanish Rice (my recipe # 77908) and refried black beans (Di Neal recipe # 10614).
HG'S EXPLODING CHICKEN TAQUITOS - WW POINTS = 4
Here is another Hungry Girl Recipe: "Roll With It! These li'l Mexican treats are so stuffed, they're almost guaranteed to crack a bit when you bake 'em in the oven -- hence the name "Exploding." De verdad!" Serving Size: 2 taquitos Calories: 197 Fat: 2.5g Sodium: 594mg Carbs: 22.5g Fiber: 3g Sugars: 2g Protein: 20.5g POINTS® value 4*
Provided by senseicheryl
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 29m
Yield 8 taquitos, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a medium bowl, combine the chicken and salsa, and mix thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Remove chicken mixture from the fridge, and drain any excess liquid. Add cheese and taco seasoning, and mix to combine. This is your filling. Set aside.
- Prepare a baking sheet by spraying with nonstick spray, and set it aside.
- Dampen two paper towels, and place tortillas between them. Microwave for about 1 minute, until tortillas are warm and pliable.
- Take one tortilla (keep the rest between the paper towels), spray both sides lightly with nonstick spray, and lay it flat on a clean dry surface. Spoon about 2 heaping tablespoons of filling onto the tortilla. Spread it evenly across the entire surface, and roll tortilla up tightly, so that you have a cigar-shaped tube. Secure with toothpicks and place seam-side down on the baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Bake for 14 - 16 minutes, until crispy. Allow taquitos to cool for 5 minutes. If you like, dunk in enchilada sauce, salsa, or sour cream!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.5, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 35.4, Sodium 311.5, Carbohydrate 24.1, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 1.4, Protein 21.2
BAKED CREAMY CHICKEN TAQUITOS
Make and share this Baked Creamy Chicken Taquitos recipe from Food.com.
Provided by annh53182
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 40m
Yield 16 taquitos
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.
- Heat cream cheese in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds so it's soft and easy to stir. Add green salsa, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, onion powder and granulated garlic. Stir to combine and then add cilantro and green onions. Add chicken and cheese and combine well.
- You can prepare up to this step ahead of time. Just keep the mixture in the fridge.
- The corn tortillas are harder to roll without cracking. For the corn tortillas: work with a few tortillas at a time and heat in the microwave until they are soft enough to roll without cracking. It helps to place them between damp paper towels. Usually 20-30 seconds will do it. If you find yours are cracking when you roll them or come unrolled right away, just try heating them longer and try the paper towel thing.
- Place 2-3 T of chicken mixture on the lower third of a tortilla, keeping it about 1/2 inch from the edges.
- Then roll it up as tight as you can.
- Place seam side down on the baking sheet. Lay all of the taquitos on the baking sheet and make sure they are not touching each other. Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray or an oil mister and sprinkle some kosher salt on top.
- Place pan in oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until crisp and the ends start to get golden brown. Makes around 16 taquitos.
BEST EVER CHICKEN TAQUITOS
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
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!!
CHICKEN TAQUITOS
Provided by Dave Northrup
Categories Cheese Chicken Super Bowl Quick & Easy Dinner Tailgating Pan-Fry Tortillas Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, debone the chicken and shred the meat. Add the barbecue sauce, sour cream, chopped green chiles, corn, red onion, garlic, both cheeses, and spices. Toss well.
- In a large pan over moderate heat, warm 1/4 cup of oil until it sizzles. Meanwhile, put 2 tablespoons of the chicken filling into each tortilla, roll, and secure with a toothpick. Working in 4 batches (wipe the pan clean and add 1/4 cup fresh oil between batches), pan-fry until the tortillas are golden brown and the mixture is warm, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel, transfer to a platter (or serve 2 per plate), and serve with your favorite salsa and guacamole.
BAKED CHICKEN TAQUITOS RECIPE
Provided by sassy47
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken with the cumin, chili powder, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and fresh lime juice. Stir until chicken is well coated with the seasonings. Stir in the shredded cheese. Get two paper towels damp and place two tortillas at a time in between the paper towels. Place in the microwave for 20-30 seconds. Remove from the microwave and roll up the taquitos. Place a heaping tablespoon of the chicken and cheese mixture in the center of the tortilla and roll it up tightly. Place the tacquito, seam side down on the prepared baking sheet. Continue rolling taquitos until the tortillas and filling are gone. You should have about 20 taquitos. Spray the taquitos generously with nonstick cooking spray. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until taquitos are golden brown and crispy. Remove from the oven and serve warm with desired toppings.
Tips:
- Prep the Chicken Correctly: Ensure the chicken is evenly cut into small pieces for even cooking and a better texture in the taquitos.
- Seasoning is Key: Don't skip the seasoning step. The right blend of spices and herbs elevates the flavor of the chicken and the overall dish.
- Choose the Right Tortillas: Use high-quality corn or flour tortillas that are pliable and won't crack when rolled. Freshly made tortillas are always a great choice.
- Don't Overfill the Taquitos: Fill the tortillas with just enough chicken mixture to allow for proper rolling and prevent them from bursting open during frying.
- Fry or Bake? You can either fry or bake the taquitos. Frying gives a crispy texture, while baking results in a healthier option with reduced oil.
- Serve with Dipping Sauces: Offer a variety of dipping sauces such as salsa, guacamole, sour cream, or any other favorite sauce to complement the flavors of the taquitos.
Conclusion:
Chicken taquitos are a versatile and delicious appetizer or main course that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With the right ingredients and techniques, you can create this Mexican favorite in the comfort of your own kitchen. Experiment with different fillings, toppings, and sauces to suit your taste preferences. Whether you prefer crispy fried or healthier baked taquitos, this dish is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So, gather your ingredients, follow the step-by-step instructions, and enjoy the delightful flavors of homemade chicken taquitos!
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