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Spicy Chorizo and Chicken Flautas
80% authentic · Mexican
A flavorful twist on classic flautas, incorporating spicy chorizo with shredded chicken for a richer taste.
Ingredients
- Chicken breast1/2 lb
- Mexican chorizo, casing removed1/2 lb
- Corn tortillas12
- Vegetable oil for frying3 cups
- Onion1/4
- Garlic cloves1
- Cumin1/2 tsp
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- Wateras needed
- Chipotle crema or sour creamfor serving
- Queso fresco or crumbled fetafor serving
- Sliced jalapeñosfor garnish
Steps
- 1
Boil chicken breast in water with salt until cooked through. Shred the chicken.
- 2
In a skillet, cook chorizo over medium heat, breaking it up, until browned. Drain excess fat. Remove chorizo from skillet and set aside.
- 3
In the same skillet, sauté finely chopped onion and minced garlic until softened. Add shredded chicken, cooked chorizo, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well, adding a splash of water if needed.
- 4
Warm corn tortillas slightly to make them pliable.
- 5
Fill each tortilla with the chorizo and chicken mixture and roll tightly.
- 6
Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C).
- 7
Fry the rolled flautas in batches until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- 8
Serve hot, topped with chipotle crema, queso fresco, and jalapeño slices.
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