Description
Crispy Mexican chicken and cheese taquitos dorados deliver a flavor explosion from authentic street-style cooking. Golden corn tortillas wrap savory shredded chicken and melted cheese, creating a perfect handheld bite you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2.5 cups shredded chicken
- 1.5 cups shredded cheese (Asadero, Oaxaca, or any Mexican blend)
- 18 corn tortillas
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 small green bell pepper (diced)
- 1 small white onion (diced)
- 1 large tomato (diced)
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 0.5 cups chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (and more for baking)
- Chili powder (to taste)
- Garlic powder (to taste)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Sauté bell peppers in a medium pan over medium heat until they soften and become slightly tender.
- Incorporate onions into the pan and continue cooking until they turn translucent and release their aromatic flavors.
- Add shredded chicken and diced tomatoes, stirring to integrate all ingredients evenly.
- Pour chicken stock into the mixture and season with minced garlic, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to create a robust flavor profile.
- Simmer the filling, stirring continuously until liquid evaporates and vegetables reach a perfect tender consistency.
- Transfer the cooked mixture to a mixing bowl and allow it to cool completely to room temperature.
- Fold shredded cheese into the cooled chicken mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Warm corn tortillas between damp paper towels in the microwave to enhance flexibility.
- Place a precise portion of the chicken-cheese filling in the center of each tortilla.
- Roll each tortilla tightly, ensuring the filling is secure and the edges are neatly tucked.
- Position the rolled taquitos seam-side down on a preparation surface.
- Lightly coat the exterior of each taquito with a thin layer of cooking oil to promote even browning.
- Arrange the taquitos in a single layer on a generously oiled baking tray.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and bake the taquitos, rotating once to achieve uniform golden crispness.
- Plate the taquitos and accompany with an array of vibrant salsas for an authentic Mexican appetizer experience.
Notes
- Tortilla Tip: Warm corn tortillas briefly in the microwave to prevent cracking when rolling, ensuring smooth, tight taquitos every time.
- Filling Prep: Cool the chicken mixture completely before adding cheese to prevent melting and maintain a perfect texture.
- Sealing Trick: Place taquitos seam-side down on the baking tray to keep them closed during baking and achieve a crispy exterior.
- Baking Hack: Brush taquitos with oil or cooking spray to promote even browning and create a golden, crunchy shell.
- Serving Suggestion: Pair with fresh salsa, guacamole, or sour cream to elevate the flavor and add a creamy, tangy contrast.
- Make-Ahead Option: Prepare and assemble taquitos in advance, then refrigerate or freeze for a quick and convenient meal later.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg