Chicken Flautas are a beloved Mexican street food favorite, featuring soft corn tortillas filled with seasoned shredded chicken and fried until golden and crisp. This recipe delivers a satisfying crunch on the outside and a tender, flavorful filling inside. The combination of onions, garlic, chilies, and warm spices like cumin and coriander creates a rich, aromatic profile that pairs beautifully with cool sour cream or zesty salsa. Ideal for potlucks, game day gatherings, or a fun family dinner, these flautas are easy to assemble and irresistible to guests. Serve them hot with your favorite toppings for a memorable meal that brings the vibrant flavors of Mexico straight to your table.
Chicken Flautas
Description
Chicken Flautas are a beloved Mexican street food favorite, featuring soft corn tortillas filled with seasoned shredded chicken and fried until golden and crisp. This recipe delivers a satisfying crunch on the outside and a tender, flavorful filling inside. The combination of onions, garlic, chilies, and warm spices like cumin and coriander creates a rich, aromatic profile that pairs beautifully with cool sour cream or zesty salsa. Ideal for potlucks, game day gatherings, or a fun family dinner, these flautas are easy to assemble and irresistible to guests. Serve them hot with your favorite toppings for a memorable meal that brings the vibrant flavors of Mexico straight to your table.Ingredients
Directions
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In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat.
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Add the chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
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Add the shredded chicken, 2/3 cup chicken broth, 1/4 oz can of finely chopped mild green chilies, 1/3 cup raisins, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
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Stir well to combine all ingredients and simmer for 5 minutes.
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In a small bowl, dissolve 1 tablespoon cornstarch in 1 tablespoon water.
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Gradually stir the cornstarch mixture into the skillet to thicken the sauce.
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Cook until the mixture is thick and bubbly, then remove from heat.
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Heat 1/8 inch of oil in a separate large skillet over medium heat.
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Separate the frozen tortillas and sauté them one at a time in the hot oil for a few seconds on each side until limp but not crisp.
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Drain the softened tortillas on paper towels.
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Place about 2 heaping tablespoons of the chicken mixture across the center of each tortilla, keeping the filling 1 inch from the edges.
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Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling to form a cylinder.
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Place two or three rolled flautas, seam side down, into the hot oil.
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Fry for about 30 seconds, turning to ensure all sides are crisp and golden brown.
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Remove flautas and drain on paper towels.
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Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
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Serve immediately with sour cream, salsa, or your favorite toppings.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 58.7kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 3.2g5%
- Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 29.8mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 6.6g3%
- Dietary Fiber 0.6g3%
- Sugars 0.7g
- Protein 1.1g3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
