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Shredded Chicken Flautas

Cultural Context

Flautas, originating from Mexico, are a beloved street food made by rolling tortillas around a savory filling, typically meat, and frying them until crispy. They are often served at celebrations and family gatherings, showcasing the rich flavors of Mexican cuisine. Today, flautas have gained popularity beyond their borders, with variations appearing in many Latin American countries and even in fusion dishes worldwide.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
3 tazas reposteras de masa instantánea de maíz
1/2 taza repostera de harina todo uso o de trigo
Agua a temperatura ambiente o agua tibia, la necesaria
2-3 pechugas de pollo
1/2 cebolla chica
1/2 cucharada de ajo en polvo
Sal al gusto
Suficiente agua para coser la pechuga
1-2 jitomates rojos
Poquita cebolla picada o rebanada
Poquito aceite para freír la pechuga ya desmenuzada
Queso
Crema
Col
Jitomates
Cilantro picados
2 tomates verdes
Chiles serranos al gusto
1-2 aguacates
Pizca de ajo en polvo
Sal al gusto
Agua la necesaria hasta lograr la consistencia deseada
7 tomates verdes
Chiles serranos al gusto (yo use 2)
1-2 aguacates
Pizca de ajo en polvo
Sal al gusto
Agua la necesaria hasta lograr la consistencia deseada

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Whole wheat tortillas add fiber, while flour tortillas are often less expensive.

shredded chicken

🥗Healthier: shredded turkey

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Turkey is leaner, while canned chicken can save time and money.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor without dairy, while cream cheese is often cheaper.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and adds protein, while plain yogurt is usually less expensive.

1

Prepare the masa by mixing masa instantánea de maíz and harina todo uso with enough water to form a dough.

2

If using tortillas, skip the masa preparation.

3

Cook the chicken breasts in sufficient water with salt and half a chopped onion until done, then shred the chicken.

4

In a pan, heat a little oil and sauté the shredded chicken with garlic powder and salt.

5

Fill the masa or tortillas with the shredded chicken and roll them into flautas.

6

Fry the flautas in hot oil until golden and crispy.

7

Prepare the spicy salsa by blending 2 tomatoes verdes, chiles serranos, 1-2 avocados, garlic powder, salt, and enough water to reach desired consistency.

8

Prepare the milder salsa by blending 7 tomatoes verdes, chiles serranos, 1-2 avocados, garlic powder, salt, and enough water to reach desired consistency.

9

Serve the flautas topped with the spicy salsa and accompanied by cheese, cream, col, chopped tomatoes, cilantro, and the milder salsa.

Cooking Techniques

fryingrollinggarnishing

Equipment Needed

panblender

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Flautas de PolloChicken Flautas
Local Name: flautas de pollo deshebrado

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