Chicken Flautas recipe

 Chicken Flautas are a delicious and crispy Mexican dish made with rolled tortillas filled with seasoned shredded chicken. They are typically deep-fried until golden and served with various toppings and dips. Here's a simple Chicken Flautas recipe:

How to prepare .Chicken Flautas. 

Ingredients:

• > 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken (you can use rotisserie chicken or cook chicken breasts and shred them)
• > 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
• > 1/2 cup diced onion
• > 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
• > 2 cloves garlic, minced
• > 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• > 1 teaspoon chili powder
• > 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• > Salt and pepper to taste
• > 10-12 small flour tortillas (6-inch size)
• > Vegetable oil, for frying
• > Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, salsa, chopped cilantro, and lime wedges
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Instructions:

1. 1. In a large skillet, heat a little oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell peppers, and sauté until they become soft and slightly caramelized, about 4-5 minutes.

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3. 2. Add the minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to the skillet.

4. Stir well and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the spices become fragrant.

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6. 3. Add the shredded chicken to the skillet and mix everything together. Cook for a few more minutes, allowing the chicken to absorb the flavors from the spices and vegetables. Adjust seasoning if needed.

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8. 4. Remove the skillet from heat and let the chicken mixture cool down slightly.

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10. 5. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

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12. 6. Place about 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto the center of each flour tortilla, and sprinkle some shredded cheese on top of the chicken.

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14. 7. Roll up the tortillas tightly into cigar-shaped cylinders, and secure them with toothpicks to prevent them from unrolling.

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16. 8. In a large skillet or frying pan, add enough vegetable oil to cover the flautas. Heat the oil over medium-high heat.

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18. 9. Carefully place the rolled-up flautas into the hot oil, seam side down. Fry them in batches for about 2-3 minutes per side or until they are golden and crispy. Use tongs to turn them for even frying.

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20. 10. Once the flautas are crispy and golden, remove them from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.

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22. 11. Serve the Chicken Flautas hot with your favorite toppings like sour cream, guacamole, salsa, chopped cilantro, and lime wedges.

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Enjoy these delicious Chicken Flautas as a delightful appetizer, snack, or even as a main dish with some rice and beans on the side. They're sure to be a hit at your next Mexican-inspired meal!