Crispy Cheesy Chicken Taquitos

Golden, crunchy taquitos filled with juicy seasoned chicken and loads of melted cheese, these Crispy Cheesy Chicken Taquitos are the ultimate comfort snack. Fried until perfectly crispy and served with fresh guacamole and pico de gallo, they’re perfect for sharing, parties, or an easy dinner with dips on the side.

Author: Delicate Kitchen

Meal Type: Eggs Free

Cuisine: Mexican

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 12 servings

Calories: 236 kcal per serving

Ingredients

8 ounces - chicken breast
salt
1 tbsp - olive oil
6 ounces - mozzarella
12 - mini wheat tortillas
toothpicks
oil
1 - ripe avocado
lemon juice
salt
1 pinch - garlic powder
1 pinch - paprika
1 - tomato
1 - white onion
1 - green bell pepper
lemon juice
salt
1 pinch - garlic powder
black pepper
fresh parsley
garlic powder
paprika
black pepper
black pepper

Instructions

Season the chicken breast with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Heat olive oil in a pan and cook the chicken until fully done and lightly golden. Remove from the pan and chop or shred finely.
In a bowl, combine the cooked chicken with the shredded mozzarella while the chicken is still warm so the cheese starts to soften slightly.
Lay a tortilla flat and add a line of the chicken-cheese mixture in the center. Roll tightly into a taquito shape and secure with a toothpick so it doesn’t open while frying. Repeat with all tortillas.
Heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry the taquitos until golden brown and crispy on all sides, turning carefully. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Mash the avocado with lemon juice, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Mix all pico de gallo ingredients in a bowl and adjust seasoning to taste.

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