Jul 13 2026
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Hot Chicken Taquitos (10) Recipe

Inspired by Edley's Bar-B-Que
Time1h
Serves10

Shredded ancho pepper braised chicken and hot pimento cheese, rolled into corn tortilla shells & deep fried to golden brown. Served with creamy jalapeno dip.

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Ingredients

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For the Chicken

For the Pimento Cheese

For the Taquitos

For the Creamy Jalapeno Dip

Method

Prepare the Chicken

  1. 1

    Cook the Chicken

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.

  2. 2

    Add Spices and Broth

    Sprinkle the ancho chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper over the chicken. Pour in the chicken broth, cover, and simmer on low heat for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.

  3. 3

    Shred the Chicken

    Remove the chicken from the skillet, let it cool for a few minutes, and then shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the skillet and mix with the remaining cooking liquid.

Make the Pimento Cheese

  1. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped pimentos, hot sauce, garlic powder, and salt. Mix until well combined and creamy.

Assemble the Taquitos

  1. 5

    Fill the Tortillas

    Take a corn tortilla and place a generous spoonful of shredded chicken and a spoonful of pimento cheese in the center. Roll it tightly and secure with a toothpick if necessary.

  2. 6

    Repeat

    Repeat the filling and rolling process for all 10 tortillas.

Fry the Taquitos

  1. 7

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot (about 350°F or 175°C).

  2. 8

    Fry the Taquitos

    Carefully add the taquitos to the hot oil, a few at a time, and fry until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes per side).

  3. 9

    Drain and Cool

    Remove the taquitos from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Make the Creamy Jalapeno Dip

  1. 10

    Mix Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, chopped jalapenos, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt. Stir well until smooth.

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