Description
Chicken taquitos are the ultimate comfort food, featuring crispy tortillas filled with savory shredded chicken and a blend of spices. Perfect for game day or cozy movie nights, these delightful bites are not only easy to make but also versatile enough to be served as appetizers or main courses. With their golden-brown exterior and mouthwatering flavor, they promise satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 8 large flour tortillas
- ½ cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- ½ cup sour cream (for the sauce)
- ½ cup salsa (for the sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake chicken breasts in a dish seasoned with salt and pepper for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked. Shred once cooled.
- Sauté chopped onions in a skillet with oil over medium heat until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Stir in cumin and chili powder, then mix in shredded chicken until evenly coated.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet for about 10 seconds on each side. Fill each tortilla with chicken mixture and roll tightly.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry taquitos until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 50mg