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Mexican Chicken Taquitos

Ingredients

2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
3 tbs chili powder
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp oregano
12 corn tortillas
1 cup ripe tomato, chopped
1 red onion, minced
2 bell peppers, minced
3 garlic cloves
kosher salt and fresh black pepper to taste
3 tbs canola oil
Taquitos are very popular Mexican households. This version uses chicken, but they may also be made with pork or beef.


  • Place the chicken breasts in a large sauce pan half filled with water.
  • Bring the water to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Cook the chicken breasts for about an hour.
  • Remove chicken from the pan, saving the broth.
  • Set chicken aside to cool. Then shred the chicken into thin strips.
  • In a saute pan  add a little oil and saute the bell peppers and onion until slightly tender.
  • In a blender, blend the tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, garlic and oregano. Add this mixture to the pan along with 2 cups of the chicken broth.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and reduce by about half.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • In a clean skillet add a little oil and cook the tortillas one at a time until they are soft. About 5 seconds.
  • Strain the liquid from the chicken mixture and put about a small about on to each tortilla.
  • Roll the tortilla around the chicken, making a flute shape. Secure each taquito with a tooth pick.
  • In a saute pan with a little oil fry the taquitos until they are slightly crispy and hold their shape without the tooth picks.
  • Serve with guacamole sour cream and limes for squeezing.
 

Servings

4

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

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    Marilyn Lewis-Taylor 9 years ago

    Easy and delicious recipe!

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Skill Level

Easy