Chicken Flautas
Chicken flautas are a delicious Mexican appetizer featuring crispy tortillas filled with savory shredded chicken. Perfectly seasoned and golden-brown, they create a delightful crunch that pairs beautifully with creamy guacamole or zesty salsa.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people (8 flautas) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 breasts)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Oil for frying (about 1 cup)
- Sour cream and guacamole for serving
Instructions
- Cook the chicken in a pot of salted water over medium heat for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked.
- Shred the chicken using two forks after it cools.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, and salt until well-combined.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet until pliable.
- Place about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture on each tortilla and roll tightly. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat; fry the flautas until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with sour cream and guacamole.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 flautas (130g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, experiment with fillings like beef or veggies and spices such as smoked paprika. To prevent sogginess, ensure your filling is not too wet.