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

Category: Appetizers

Cuisine: Mexican

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time:

Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 10 taquitos

Calories: 283 kcal per serving

Ingredients

16 ounce - rotisserie chicken
½ cup - low-calorie barbecue sauce
1 - red onion
½ cup - low-fat cheddar cheese
¼ cup - plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon - garlic powder
1 teaspoon - onion powder
1 teaspoon - smoked paprika
⅛ - Salt and pepper
10 - corn tortillas
⅛ - 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.