Chicken Taquitos Recipe

INGREDIENTS

• 3 cups cooked chicken shredded
• 1½ cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 10 ounces tomatoes and chilies (1 can) drained
• ½ lime juiced
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• Vegetable oil for frying
• 20 6-inch corn tortillas

FOR SERVING (OPTIONAL)

• Sour Cream
• Guacamole
• SalsaCheese sauce

EQUIPMENT

• Dutch Oven AND
• Deep Fry Oil Thermometer OR
• Deep Fryer

INSTRUCTIONS

• In a large bowl, mix together the chicken, shredded cheese, tomatoes and chilies, lime juice, oregano, chili powder, cumin, salt, and peppers.3 cups cooked chicken,1½ cups shredded Mexican blend cheese,10 ounces tomatoes and chilies,½ lime,½ teaspoon dried oregano,½ teaspoon chili powder,½ teaspoon ground cumin,½ teaspoon garlic powder,½ teaspoon kosher salt,¼ teaspoon ground black pepper,⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with paper towels and set a metal rack over the top; set aside.
• In a deep skillet or Dutch oven, heat ½-inch oil to 325°F-350°F. (You can also use a deep fat fryer.)Vegetable oil
• While the oil is heating, place 4-5 of the tortillas on a microwave-safe plate and cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave 30 seconds on HIGH, flip the stack, and microwave an additional 30 seconds.20 6-inch corn tortillas
• Set one tortilla on a flat surface and spoon 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture 1-inch from one edge of the tortilla. Form the filling into a tube shape and, beginning at the edge closest to the filling, tightly roll up the tortilla. Secure it with toothpicks. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
• Fry 4-5 rolled tortillas at a time in the hot oil, seam side down, for 3-5 minutes until they’re golden brown, flipping once.
• Transfer the fried taquitos to the prepared metal rack. Repeat with the remaining rolled tortillas, working as you go to prevent the taquitos from cracking.
• Repeat the process of warming, filling and frying the Taquitos. Remove the toothpicks and serve with your favorite toppings.Sour Cream,Guacamole,Salsa,Cheese sauce

NOTES

• Feel free to change up the meat to pork or beef.
• Try flour tortillas for a different flavor!
• Do not overfill your taquitos. The filling will leak out and ruin your frying oil. Keep the filling to 2 tablespoons.
• Keep the taquitos closed by securing them with toothpicks or holding them tightly with tongs until they have a chance to set in the oil. Don’t forget to remove the toothpicks before serving!
• Reheat the tortillas as needed to avoid cracking while rolling the taquitos.
• Nutritional information does not include optional toppings.

Storage: Store chicken taquitos in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.