Crispy Chicken Flautas
Tender chicken, rolled in a corn tortilla and fried to perfection, these Crispy Chicken Flautas are the perfect party bite or Tex-Mex inspired weeknight dinner!
Servings 12
Calories 127kcal
Cost $10
Equipment
- Heavy bottomed pan for frying
- Plate for rolling
- Tongs
- Toothpicks
Ingredients
- 1/2 Pound Cooked chicken shredded
- 12 Corn Tortillas
- 4 oz. Cheddar Cheese
- Light tasting oil for frying Peanut oil, light olive oil
Instructions
- Chop chicken into small pieces. If not already salted, add salt to taste
- Heat oil in a pan or large skillet. Use enough to make about 1 1/2 inches of oil
- Dip each tortilla in hot oil for about 20 seconds, remove to plate
- Roll 1/12 of chicken into hot tortilla. (Be careful!) Secure with 3 toothpicks
- Repeat with remaining tortillas and chicken
- Fry each rolled flauta in the hot oil until crispy and browned. Remove from oil to drain on paper towels.
- Remove toothpicks from flautas ad place in baking dish.
- Top with grated cheddar cheese and heat in 350 degree oven until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate only and will vary based on exact ingredients used and serving size.
Nutrition
Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 88mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 103IU | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 1mg