Description
Indulge in crispy Homemade Chicken Taquitos filled with tender, spiced chicken and melted cheese. These delightful bites are perfect for game day or family gatherings, served with your favorite salsa or guacamole. The easy preparation makes them a go-to recipe for any occasion, guaranteed to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 6 flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
- Salsa or guacamole (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish, season with salt, pepper, garlic, cumin, and chili powder. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Allow the chicken to cool slightly before shredding it using two forks.
- Lay a tortilla flat, spoon shredded chicken down the center, sprinkle with cheese, and roll tightly.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry taquitos seam-side down for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with salsa or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos (120g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg