Description
This Easy Gluten-Free Chicken Taquitos recipe is a quick and delicious meal featuring cassava flour tortillas filled with a flavorful mixture of shredded chicken, bell pepper, red onion, and zesty seasonings. The taquitos are lightly pan-fried until crispy and golden, perfect for a satisfying gluten-free snack or meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Tortillas
- 8 Cassava Flour Tortillas (Siete Foods or Rise & Puff)
For the Filling
- 2 Cups Shredded Chicken
- ½ Cup Diced Bell Pepper
- â…“ Cup Diced Red Onion
- ¼ Cup Mayonnaise (Primal Kitchen avocado oil mayo recommended)
- 3 Tablespoons Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
- 2 Tablespoons Chopped Cilantro
- 1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
- ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ Teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, diced bell pepper, diced red onion, mayonnaise, lime juice, chopped cilantro, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly with a sturdy spatula or spoon until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Warm the tortillas: Place two tortillas at a time between damp paper towels and microwave on high for 15-20 seconds until warm and pliable. This helps to prevent them from tearing when rolling.
- Assemble the taquitos: Spread a large spoonful of the chicken mixture evenly onto each warm tortilla. Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling, pressing gently to secure the roll and prevent it from unraveling during cooking.
- Cook the taquitos: Preheat a cast iron or nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly spray it with avocado or olive oil. Place the rolled taquitos seam-side down in the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown. Carefully flip each taquito and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until both sides are crispy and golden.
- Serve: Remove the taquitos from the skillet and serve hot. They pair wonderfully over a bed of romaine lettuce, accompanied by guacamole and salsa for dipping.
Notes
- Warming the tortillas before rolling helps prevent them from cracking or breaking.
- Use a sturdy spatula or tongs to carefully flip the taquitos to maintain their shape.
- For extra crispiness, you can lightly brush the taquitos with oil before cooking.
- Feel free to customize the filling with other vegetables or spices according to your preference.
- For a dairy-free option, ensure the mayonnaise used is dairy-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
