Crispy Chicken Taquitos
Experience the crunch of homemade Chicken Taquitos that burst with tender chicken and zesty flavors. Perfect for game nights, movie marathons, or cozy dinners, these crowd-pleasers are quick to make and utterly delicious. Serve them warm with your favorite dips, and watch as they disappear in minutes!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 10 flour tortillas
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place chicken breasts in a baking dish, season with salt and pepper, cover with foil, and bake for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked.
- Once cooled slightly, shred the chicken using two forks.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken with minced garlic and taco seasoning. Mix well.
- Spoon the chicken mixture onto each tortilla and sprinkle cheese on top. Roll tightly like a burrito.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Fry taquitos seam-side down for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with dipping sauces of your choice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 45mg