Chicken Flautas
Indulge in the crispy delight of chicken flautas, where seasoned chicken is enveloped in golden tortillas and fried to perfection. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch paired with rich flavors, making these flautas the ultimate comfort food for any occasion. Perfect for parties or cozy family dinners, serve them with your favorite toppings like guacamole or sour cream to elevate the experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Entree
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- Guacamole or sour cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Boil chicken breasts in salted water for 15-20 minutes until cooked through. Shred using two forks while warm.
- Flavor the Filling: In a skillet over medium heat, sauté 1/2 cup chopped onions and 2 minced garlic cloves in oil until fragrant (about 3-5 minutes). Mix in shredded chicken along with cumin and chili powder until well combined.
- Assemble Flautas: Place about 2 tablespoons of chicken mixture on one end of each tortilla and roll tightly.
- Fry Until Golden: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry flautas seam-side down for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve: Plate flautas with guacamole or sour cream and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flauta (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg