Chicken Taquitos
Crispy Chicken Taquitos with smoked cheese and green salsa for added flavor.
Equipment
- Deep fryer
Ingredients
Chicken Filling
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves cooked and shredded
- 1.5 cups shredded smoked Cheddar and Swiss cheese blend
- 1 can green salsa 7 ounces
- 1 cup chopped onion
Taquito Wrapping
- 20 pieces corn tortillas 6 inches
- 1 quart peanut oil for frying, or as needed
Optional Dips
- 1 cup sour cream Optional
- 1 cup chunky salsa Optional
- 1 cup guacamole Optional
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- 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 ½ tablespoons of the mixture onto tortillas. Roll them up so each one is about 1 inch wide. Secure rolls with toothpicks.
- Fry rolls 4 or 5 at a time for 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole for dipping.
Notes
Thinner corn tortillas work best for this recipe.
Nutrition
Serving: 1taquitoCalories: 227kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 11gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 207mgPotassium: 221mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 118mgIron: 1mg
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