Chicken Flautas
Indulge in the irresistible delight of homemade chicken flautas! Crispy corn tortillas are filled with seasoned, tender chicken, creating a perfect balance of flavor and texture. These delicious bites evoke heartwarming memories of family gatherings, making them ideal for game nights or taco parties. With minimal effort, you can whip up a batch that will leave everyone craving more. Dive into this easy recipe and treat yourself to a satisfying culinary experience!
- 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)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- ½ cup sour cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Poach chicken breasts in boiling salted water for 15-20 minutes until cooked through and tender enough to shred.
- Shred the cooked chicken with two forks and combine it with minced garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Warm tortillas to make them pliable. Place some chicken mixture on one edge of each tortilla and roll tightly.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry each rolled flauta for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain excess oil on paper towels and serve hot with sour cream and salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 flautas (120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg