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Chicken Flautas

Cultural Context

Chicken flautas, originating from Mexico, are a beloved street food, often enjoyed as a snack or appetizer. Traditionally filled with shredded meat and fried until crispy, they are a staple in Mexican cuisine, embodying the vibrant flavors of the culture. Today, flautas have gained popularity worldwide, with variations in fillings and toppings, making them a versatile dish for any occasion.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb chicken breast
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1 medium onion
1 cup sweet peppers
2 jalapenos
1 cup black beans
1 cup salsa
2 limes
1/4 cup vegetable oil
8 flour tortillas

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

shredded chicken

🥗Healthier: shredded turkey

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Canned chicken is more affordable and convenient.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: crema

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: queso blanco

Queso blanco is a cost-effective alternative.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more budget-friendly.

1

Apply seasoning to chicken breast in a 2-1-1-1-1-1-1 ratio: chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin.

2

Grill chicken at 250°F until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

3

Place one halved onion, three quartered sweet peppers, and two halved jalapenos in a cast iron pan and grill at 250°F until softened.

4

Shred the grilled chicken and chop the grilled veggies, then place them back into the pan with a little bit of oil.

5

Add the juice of half a lime and 1-2 tablespoons of the leftover seasoning from the chicken rub.

6

Add 4-8 oz of black beans and 4-8 oz of salsa, then 1 tablespoon of oil.

7

Simmer and stir until incorporated.

8

Dish the mixture onto small flour tortillas, tightly roll them, and place back on the grill at 350°F until the tortillas are crisp.

9

Serve with salsa.

Cooking Techniques

fryingrollinggarnishing

Equipment Needed

large skilletpaper towelstoothpicks

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Flautas de PolloChicken Taquitos
Local Name: Flautas de Pollo

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