Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsMezcalito DurhamChicken Flautas Recipe

Chicken Flautas Recipe

Inspired by Mezcalito Durham
Time40m
Serves4

crispy rolled corn tortillas / shredded chicken / chipotle-mayo / queso fresco / lettuce / rice / pico de gallo / salsa verde / cheese dip

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken Filling

    In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken with chipotle mayo. Mix well and set aside.

  2. 2

    Roll the Flautas

    Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet for 30 seconds on each side to make them pliable. Take a tortilla, add about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture on one end, roll tightly, and secure with a toothpick if necessary. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

  3. 3

    Fry the Flautas

    In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the rolled flautas, frying them until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Arrange the fried flautas on a serving platter. Top with shredded lettuce, crumbled queso fresco, and serve with cooked rice, pico de gallo, salsa verde, and cheese dip on the side.

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