Chicken Taquitos Recipe
Chicken taquitos (4), with salsa, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, and sour cream
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Ingredients
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Taquitos
Toppings
Method
Preparation of Taquitos
- 1
Prepare the Chicken Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- 2
Assemble the Taquitos
Take a corn tortilla and place about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture in the center. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese on top of the chicken. Roll the tortilla tightly from one end to the other, ensuring the filling is securely wrapped inside. Repeat this process for all tortillas.
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Make sure the oil is hot enough to fry the taquitos properly.
- 4
Serving
- 5
Prepare the Toppings
While the taquitos are frying, prepare the toppings by shredding the lettuce, dicing the tomato, and placing the salsa, guacamole, and sour cream in serving bowls.
- 6
Serve
Arrange the fried taquitos on a serving platter. Serve with salsa, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, guacamole, and sour cream on the side for dipping.
