Crispy Chicken Flautas
Chicken flautas are crispy, golden delights filled with tender, seasoned chicken that create a flavor explosion in every bite. Perfect for game nights or family dinners, these rolled-up wonders will have your guests coming back for seconds. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you can enjoy this delicious dish any time you crave something crunchy and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 flautas) 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Monterey Jack or Cheddar)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup pico de gallo
Instructions
- 1. Cook the chicken: Boil or poach the chicken in seasoned water for about 15-20 minutes until cooked through. Shred using two forks.
- 2. Combine flavors: In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with minced garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- 3. Prepare tortillas: Heat corn tortillas in a skillet until pliable.
- 4. Fill and roll: Spoon chicken filling onto each tortilla, sprinkle with cheese, and roll tightly.
- 5. Fry flautas: Heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat and fry flautas seam-side down until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- 6. Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve hot topped with sour cream and pico de gallo.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 flautas (150g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg