
High Protein BBQ Chicken Taquitos
These High Protein BBQ Chicken Taquitos are the ultimate macro-friendly snack or meal prep option. Made with shredded rotisserie chicken, tangy barbecue sauce, low-fat cheese, and creamy Greek yogurt, they’re packed into corn tortillas and air-fried to crispy perfection. With bold smoky flavor and a satisfying crunch, each taquito delivers high protein with low calories. Perfect for busy days, game nights, or healthy cravings.
Author: Hunt4Shredz
Meal Type: Eggs Free
Cuisine: Mexican
Difficulty: MEDIUM
Prep. Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 10 taquitos
Calories: 176 kcal per serving
Ingredients
- 16 ounces - rotisserie chicken
- ½ cup - low-calorie barbecue sauce
- 1 - red onion
- ½ cup - low-fat cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup - plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp - garlic powder
- 1 tsp - onion powder
- 1 tsp - smoked paprika
- Salt
- pepper
- 10 - corn tortillas
- Light cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Wrap 5 tortillas at a time in a damp paper towel and then foil. Warm in the oven for 10 minutes to soften.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, barbecue sauce, chopped red onion, Greek yogurt, cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Once tortillas are warm and pliable, spoon about 2–3 tablespoons of the mixture into each tortilla and roll tightly into taquito shapes.
- Lightly spray each taquito with cooking spray.
- For air fryer: Place in air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway.
- For oven: Bake at 380°F for 20–25 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce or enjoy as a meal prep option.
Nutrition
Energy: 176 kcal | Total Fat: 5 g | Saturated: 1 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 0 g | Cholesterol: 43 mg | Total Carbs: 18 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugars: 5 g | Proteins: 16 g | Sodium: 374 mg | Polyunsaturated: 1 g | Monounsaturated: 2 g
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