Chicken Flautas Recipe

2 Chicken Flautas garnished on a plate with salsa for dipping

Without further ado, here’s the recipe for my ultimate chicken flautas. And remember, you can substitute any of the filling or toppings for whatever your family likes best.

Course Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword chicken flautas, flautas

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Servings people

Calories 118kcal

Cost $20

Ingredients

Ingredients for shredded chicken:

2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breast
½ yellow onion
1 can black beans
2 cloves garlic
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp cayenne pepper
Salt and Pepper to taste

Ingredients for flautas:

16 small flour tortillas
Toothpicks
vegetable oil

Instructions

Place your chicken in a stockpot, cover with water, and place on the stove over medium-high heat until boiling. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked.
Transfer your chicken to a cutting board and shred it with two forks.
Warming the tortillas is optional, and more necessary if you’re using corn tortillas, because they crack more easily when cold.
Fill your flour tortillas with about 1 tablespoon of shredded chicken. Roll them tightly and secure with a toothpick.
Fill a dutch oven or high-sided skillet with about 2 inches of oil. Heat over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes or until it reaches 375 degrees
Use tongs to slide your flautas into the oil without splattering and fry until crispy. Flip halfway through frying. It should take 2-3 minutes on each side, but could be longer or shorter, depending on your desired golden brown preferences.
Transfer completed flautas to a baking sheet lined with paper towels, allow to drain, top with your favorites, and enjoy

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