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Chicken Taquitos (Baked or Fried) with 3 Sauces

Chicken Taquitos (Baked or Fried) with 3 Sauces

Delicious chicken taquitos with three sauces that can be baked or fried, perfect for weeknight dinners or game-day appetizers.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 16 taquitos
Calories 274 kcal

Equipment

  • Immersion Blender
  • Cast Iron Skillet
  • baking sheet
  • Microwave

Ingredients
  

Garlic Crema Sauce

  • 1 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 medium lime juice
  • salt to taste

Chipotle Aioli

  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 pieces chipotle peppers in adobo adjust to spice tolerance
  • 2 teaspoons adobo sauce
  • 1 medium lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • pinch salt

Avocado Cilantro-Lime Crema

  • 0.5 ripe avocado
  • 0.5 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
  • 0.5 cup cilantro
  • 1 small lime juice and zest
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • Water if needed for thinning
  • salt to taste

For the Chicken

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs pat dry
  • 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano

For the Taquito Filling

  • Cooked shredded chicken (from above)
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheese Mexican blend, pepper jack, or monterey jack cheese
  • 16 pieces corn tortillas
  • toothpicks to secure taquitos while baking

Garnish

  • cilantro whole leaves and/or chopped
  • lime wedges
  • salsa fresca pico de Gallo
  • Cotija cheese or crumbled queso fresco

Instructions
 

Garlic Crema Sauce

  • In a tall container using an immersion blender, blend together Mexican crema, garlic, garlic powder, lime juice, and salt. Taste and adjust seasoning. Transfer to a bowl or squeeze bottle and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Chipotle Aioli

  • In a tall container using an immersion blender, blend the mayonnaise, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, lime juice, garlic, and salt until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste. Transfer to a bowl or squeeze bottle and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Avocado Cilantro-Lime Crema

  • In a tall container using an immersion blender, blend the avocado, Mexican crema, cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, and salt. If needed, add water gradually to thin to desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning. Transfer to a bowl or squeeze bottle and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Cook the Chicken

  • In a large bowl, season the chicken thighs evenly with garlic powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper until the chicken is fully coated.
  • Heat the oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and sear for 4-5 minutes per side, or until fully cooked through to an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
  • Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rest for at least 5 minutes before shredding with two forks.

Assemble the Taquitos

  • Preheat the oven to 450℉. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray or brush with oil.
  • Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds or until pliable.
  • Place about 2 ounces of shredded chicken and a small handful of shredded cheese near one edge of each tortilla. Roll tightly, secure with a toothpick, and place seam-side down on the baking sheet.

How To Bake Chicken Taquitos

  • Lightly brush or spray the tops of the taquitos with oil and bake for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.

To Serve

  • Remove the toothpicks and serve the taquitos warm, drizzled with all three sauces. Garnish with cilantro, lime wedges, salsa, and top with Cotija or queso fresco.

Alternative Cooking Methods (Frying)

  • You can shallow-fry or deep-fry the taquitos as an alternative to baking.

Notes

Warm the tortillas prior to using them to prevent cracking. Rest the cooked chicken before shredding for better moisture retention.

Nutrition

Serving: 1taquitoCalories: 274kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 16gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 518mgPotassium: 266mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 245IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 129mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Baked Taquitos, chicken taquitos, easy dinner, Fried Taquitos, Game Day Appetizer, Homemade Sauces
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