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Chicken Taquitos

URL: https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/chicken-taquitos-baked-or-fried/

Ingredients

The filling

  • cups cooked shredded chicken
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

The wrappers

  • 12 small corn tortillas

For cooking

  • as needed oil for frying
  • as needed cooking spray for baking

Instructions

  1. Combine the chicken, cheeses, and spices in a bowl.
  2. Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave until warm.
  3. Divide the chicken mixture among the tortillas, roll them up tightly, and secure with toothpicks.
  4. To fry, heat oil in a deep pan and fry the taquitos until golden brown.
  5. To bake, preheat the oven, place taquitos on a sheet pan, spray with cooking spray, and bake until crispy.
  6. Remove toothpicks and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
6
Calories
314
Total fat
14g
Total carbohydrates
24g
Total protein
23g
Sodium
365mg
Cholesterol
73mg

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