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Classic Chicken Flautas
Traditional dish · Mexican
Crispy fried corn tortillas filled with seasoned shredded chicken, a quintessential Mexican appetizer or light meal.
Ingredients
- Chicken breast1 lb
- Corn tortillas12
- Vegetable oil for frying3 cups
- Onion1/2
- Garlic cloves2
- Cumin1 tsp
- Chili powder1 tsp
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- Wateras needed
- Sour cream or Mexican cremafor serving
- Cotija cheesefor serving
- Cilantrofor garnish
- Lime wedgesfor serving
Steps
- 1
Boil chicken breast in water with salt until cooked through. Shred the chicken.
- 2
Finely chop onion and mince garlic.
- 3
In a skillet, sauté onion and garlic in a little oil until softened. Add shredded chicken, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, adding a splash of water if needed to moisten.
- 4
Warm corn tortillas slightly to make them pliable. You can do this in a dry skillet or microwave.
- 5
Place a portion of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla and roll it up tightly.
- 6
Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C).
- 7
Carefully fry the rolled flautas in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- 8
Serve hot, garnished with crema, cotija cheese, cilantro, and lime wedges.
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