Description
Mexican chicken flautas blend crispy tortillas with savory shredded chicken for a delightful appetizer or main course. Creamy, zesty, and packed with flavor, you’ll crave these golden rolls that showcase traditional Latin American culinary magic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
- ½ cup (120 ml) shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
- 8 small flour tortillas (or corn tortillas, warmed)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) salsa or enchilada sauce
- Vegetable oil, for frying or brushing if baking
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Shredded lettuce
- Sour cream or crema
- Guacamole
- Pico de gallo or salsa
- Crumbled queso fresco
- Chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Flavor Fusion: Combine shredded chicken, cheese, salsa, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper into a cohesive, aromatic mixture that promises explosive taste.
- Assembly Technique: Position tortillas and distribute the chicken blend along one edge, creating a uniform filling that ensures maximum flavor in each bite.
- Rolling Method: Tightly roll tortillas into compact cylinders, sealing the flavorful contents within a thin, crisp wrapper.
- Cooking Strategy: Choose between two culinary approaches – pan-frying or oven-baking to achieve a perfectly crisp exterior.
- Pan-Frying Technique: Heat oil in a skillet until shimmering, then place flautas seam-side down, cooking until they transform into golden-brown delicacies with a crackling exterior.
- Oven-Baking Alternative: Arrange flautas on a baking sheet, lightly brushing with oil and positioning in a preheated 400°F oven, rotating midway to guarantee uniform crispness.
- Finishing Touch: Transfer cooked flautas to absorbent paper, allowing excess oil to drain and creating a light, crisp texture that elevates the overall dining experience.
Notes
- Control Chicken Moisture: Pat shredded chicken thoroughly dry before mixing to prevent soggy flautas and ensure maximum crispiness.
- Secure Rolling Technique: Use toothpicks to hold tortilla edges closed if needed, preventing filling from spilling during cooking.
- Oil Temperature Matters: Maintain consistent medium-high heat around 350-375°F for even, golden-brown exterior without burning.
- Healthier Alternatives: Replace traditional frying with air fryer or baking method for reduced oil consumption without compromising crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg