Chicken Flautas
Flautas are made from flour tortillas that are filled, rolled up, and fried until extra-crispy and bursting with a savory, spiced filling.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded ( or boneless thighs)
- 1/2 onion diced
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp chile powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded Mexican Blend cheese
- Extra oil for frying
- 10 flour tortillas 6-8inch size
Instructions
- In a skillet, diced onion, saute for 3 minutes in 1 tbsp vegetable oil, and then add shredded chicken, and spices, and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- For each flauta, spoon in 1/4 cup of chicken mixture down the center of a tortilla, and top with 1 tbsp of cheese.
- Roll up the tortilla tightly and secure it with a toothpick.
- In a skillet, heat about 1/4 cup of oil or more, and fry 3-4 rolled-up tortillas for about 3-4 minutes, turning until crisp and golden brown.
- Drain on a paper towel.
- Serve with favorite toppings, salsa, Mexican crema, and guacamole.
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