Chicken Taquitos: Easy, Crispy Delight for Home Cooks
Chicken Taquitos are a delicious and easy-to-make dish perfect for any home cook looking to impress their family and friends with a crispy delight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- 8 small tortillas
- 1 cup oil, for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken, cheese, and taco seasoning.
- Warm the tortillas slightly.
- Place a portion of the chicken mixture in each tortilla, roll tightly, and secure with a toothpick if necessary.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Fry the taquitos until golden and crispy on all sides.
- Remove and drain on paper towels before serving.
Notes
- Serve with salsa or guacamole for dipping.
- For a healthier version, bake the taquitos instead of frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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