Chicken Taquitos Snack (Print-Friendly Version)

Crispy baked taquitos filled with seasoned chicken, cheese, and onion for a flavorful snack or appetizer.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Filling

01 - 320 g cooked shredded chicken
02 - 120 g shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
03 - 80 g diced onion
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
06 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Taquitos

07 - 12 small flour or corn tortillas (approximately 15 cm diameter)
08 - 15 ml vegetable oil

→ Optional

09 - Sour cream, for serving
10 - Salsa, for serving

# Detailed Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine the shredded chicken, cheese, diced onion, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl and stir until evenly mixed.
03 - Gently warm the tortillas to make them pliable for rolling.
04 - Place a portion of the filling onto each tortilla, roll tightly, and arrange seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Lightly brush each rolled taquito with vegetable oil to ensure crispiness.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
07 - Serve hot with optional sour cream and salsa.

# Helpful Advice:

01 - Warming the tortillas before rolling prevents cracking during assembly.

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