Chicken Flautas-plain Recipe
Garnished with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and onions.
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Ingredients
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Flautas - filling
Garnish
Method
Flautas - assembly and frying
- 1
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Season filling
Add shredded chicken to the pan along with cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Stir to coat the chicken evenly.
- 4
Moisten and finish filling
Pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth and simmer 3-5 minutes until the mixture is moist but not soupy. Stir in shredded cheese until melted, then fold in chopped cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 5
Assemble flautas
Place about 2-3 tablespoons of filling near the edge of each tortilla and roll tightly into a cigar shape. Secure with a toothpick if needed.
- 6
Fry
In a wide skillet, heat 1/2 cup vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Fry the rolled tortillas 2-3 minutes per side, until deep golden and crisp. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
Garnish and serving
- 7
Arrange fried flautas on plates. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and onions. Sprinkle extra shredded cheese over the top. Serve with salsa or guacamole on the side.
