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Chicken and Cheese Taquitos
35min
6 servings
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These Crispy Chicken and Cheese Taquitos are a delightful Mexican-inspired appetizer or main dish. Tender, seasoned chicken and melted cheese are rolled in corn tortillas and fried until golden and crispy. Perfect for parties, game day snacks, or a fun family dinner, these taquitos offer a satisfying crunch with every bite. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces like salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for a complete flavor experience. Easy to make and irresistibly tasty, these taquitos are sure to become a crowd favorite.
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Sugar
3 g
1 g
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Cook chicken
In a large pot, boil chicken breasts until cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.
Shred chicken
Remove chicken from pot and shred using two forks.
Season chicken
In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Prepare cheese
Grate the cheddar cheese if not already shredded.
Warm tortillas
Wrap corn tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds to soften.
Assemble taquitos
Place about 2 tablespoons of chicken mixture and 1 tablespoon of cheese on each tortilla.
Roll taquitos
Tightly roll up the tortillas and secure with toothpicks if needed.
Heat oil
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
Fry taquitos
Carefully place taquitos in hot oil, seam-side down. Fry for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
Turn taquitos
Using tongs, turn taquitos and fry for an additional 2 minutes until crispy all over.
Drain excess oil
Remove taquitos from oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Repeat frying
Continue frying in batches until all taquitos are cooked.
Prepare lime
Cut lime into wedges for serving.
Remove toothpicks
If used, carefully remove toothpicks from taquitos.
Serve
Arrange taquitos on a serving platter with lime wedges. Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauces.
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