Taquitos Recipe
3 rolled corn tortillas filled with seasoned chicken, deep fried, queso fresco, topped with salsa verde, avocado, pico de gallo, & sour cream
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the chicken filling
In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken with salt and black pepper. Mix well and set aside.
- 2
Assemble the taquitos
Take a corn tortilla, place about 2 tablespoons of the chicken filling and a sprinkle of queso fresco in the center. Roll the tortilla tightly to enclose the filling and secure with a toothpick if necessary. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
Cooking
- 3
Heat the oil
In a deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Fry the taquitos
Carefully place 3-4 taquitos in the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Serving
- 5
Plate and garnish
Arrange the fried taquitos on a serving platter. Top with salsa verde, diced avocado, pico de gallo, and a dollop of sour cream. Serve immediately.