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Chicken Flautas

Chicken Flautas: 5 Crispy Secrets to Flavorful Bliss

Chicken flautas are crispy rolled tortillas filled with seasoned chicken.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 10 flautas 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 10 corn tortillas
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Shredded lettuce for garnish
  • Diced tomatoes for garnish
  • Guacamole for serving

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat tortillas in a pan until warm.
  3. Place a spoonful of the chicken mixture on each tortilla.
  4. Roll the tortillas tightly around the filling.
  5. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  6. Fry the rolled tortillas until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes each side.
  7. Drain on paper towels.
  8. Serve with lettuce, tomatoes, and guacamole.

Notes

  • You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • For a healthier option, bake instead of frying.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 flauta
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Chicken Flautas, Mexican food, appetizers