Description
Indulge in the crispy delight of homemade taquitos chicken, where golden corn tortillas envelop tender, seasoned chicken and melted cheese. These irresistible bites are perfect for game nights or family gatherings, offering a satisfying crunch and burst of flavor. Quick to make and endlessly customizable, this recipe guarantees a delicious experience that will leave everyone asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 10 corn tortillas
- 1/4 cup cooking oil (vegetable or canola)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 400?F (200?C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Shred the chicken and mix it with taco seasoning.
- 3. Warm the corn tortillas in a pan for about 30 seconds on each side to make them pliable.
- 4. Place a spoonful of the shredded chicken and cheese mixture into each tortilla, roll tightly, and secure if needed.
- 5. Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry taquitos seam-side down for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- 6. Transfer taquitos to the baking sheet and bake for an additional 10 minutes for extra crispiness.
- 7. Serve hot with sour cream or your favorite sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos (approximately 160g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg