This easy chicken flautas recipe with guacamole will be a hit at your next party! Sara from Average Betty makes her guacamole to go with my chicken flautas (aka taquitos)
For flautas: | ||
Corn tortillas | 8 (might want a few extra in case of cracking) | |
Boneless skinless chicken breast | 1 | |
Salt | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
Chili powder | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
Black pepper | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
Frying oil | 1 Cup (16 tbs) (corn, canola, peanut, For deep frying) | |
For guacamole: | ||
Ripe avocados | 2 , peeled, pitted | |
Diced seeded jalapeno | 2 Tablespoon | |
Diced onion | 2 Tablespoon | |
Chopped cilantro | 2 Tablespoon | |
Diced seeded tomato | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
Fresh lime juice | 1 Tablespoon | |
Salt | To Taste | |
Pepper | To Taste |
FOR FLAUTAS:
MAKING:
1.In a saucepan, poach chicken breast with enough water and cover with lid.
2.Bring to boil and turn off heat. Allow to stand for 10-15 minutes, drain and allow to cool.
3.Shred the chicken meat. Add chili powder, black pepper and mix well.
4.Soften tortillas using microwave or dry heating in a skillet.
5.Place chicken mixture on tortillas and roll as shown in the video. Tighten the roll using toothpicks.
6.Heat a skillet with oil to 350F. Place flatuas with seam side down and fry for 2 minutes. Turn and fry for another 2 minutes.
7.Drain excess oil using paper towels.
SERVING:
8.Serve with guacamole, salsa, sour cream, or cheese and enjoy!
FOR GUACAMOLE:
MAKING:
1.In a large bowl, mash avocados.
2.Add salt, pepper, jalapenos, onion, cilantro, tomato and lime juice one after other and mix well to combine.
3.Adjust seasonings to taste.
SERVING:
4.Serve with flautas and enjoy!
Serving size
Calories 450Calories from Fat 205
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24 g36.9%
Saturated Fat 5 g25%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 471 mg19.63%
Total Carbohydrates 47 g15.7%
Dietary Fiber 9 g36%
Sugars 2 g
Protein 16 g32%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet