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Classic Chicken Taquitos
Traditional dish · Mexican
Crispy fried corn tortillas filled with seasoned shredded chicken, a beloved Mexican appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
- Chicken breast1 lb
- Corn tortillas12
- Vegetable oilfor frying
- Onion1/2, finely chopped
- Garlic2 cloves, minced
- Cumin1 tsp
- Chili powder1 tsp
- Chicken broth1/2 cup
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- Lime1/2, for serving
- Cilantrofor garnish
- Sour cream or Mexican cremafor serving
Steps
- 1
Boil chicken breast in water with salt until cooked through. Shred the chicken.
- 2
In a skillet, heat a tablespoon of oil. Sauté onion until softened, then add garlic, cumin, and chili powder. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3
Add the shredded chicken and chicken broth to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated and the chicken is well-seasoned.
- 4
Warm the corn tortillas slightly to make them pliable (microwave or briefly heat on a comal).
- 5
Fill each tortilla with about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture and roll it up tightly.
- 6
Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C).
- 7
Carefully fry the rolled taquitos seam-side down first, a few at a time, until golden brown and crispy on all sides. Drain on paper towels.
- 8
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh cilantro, a squeeze of lime, and a dollop of sour cream or crema.
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