Crispy Chicken Taquitos | How To Make Flautas | Simply Mamá Cooks

shredded chicken

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Turkey is lower in fat, while canned chicken is often more affordable.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

Boil a three-pound chicken and shred the meat for filling.

Add salt and pepper to the shredded chicken and mix.

Lightly coat corn tortillas with oil and warm them in the microwave to soften.

Prepare a paste with water and flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free).

Fill each softened tortilla with shredded chicken, placing it on one side.

Tightly roll the tortilla, pulling back the first roll for a uniform shape.

Apply flour paste to the end of the tortilla before finishing the roll to seal it.

Place the rolled tortilla seam side down on a baking sheet to set.

Preheat oil to about 350 degrees Fahrenheit for shallow frying.

Place the flautas seam side down into the fry pan, frying about four or five at a time.

Fry until golden brown and crispy on the exterior.

Transfer the fried flautas to a baking sheet with a wire rack to drain residual oil.

Sprinkle the fried flautas with a little bit of salt if desired.

Blend 1 cup of green salsa with 2 small avocados and 1/2 cup of water until smooth for avocado salsa.

Serve the flautas with toppings such as shredded lettuce, avocado salsa, mild red salsa, mexican crema, and cotija cheese.

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