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Easy Chicken Flautas Recipe
Easy chicken flautas, also known as rolled tacos, represent the ultimate crispy chicken preparation technique learned through authentic Mexican cooking methods. These perfectly crafted rolls achieve ideal crispiness while maintaining tender, flavorful chicken filling inside. The traditional preparation method ensures authentic taste and texture every time.
Flautas are also known as rolled tacos. These tasty chicken flautas are the best. I learned how to make them, and my husband loved them.
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup minced onion
¼ cup chopped black olives
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon oil
¼ teaspoon ground paprika
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups cooked shredded chicken
oil for frying, or as needed
8 flour tortillas
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Directions
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; stir in flour until smooth. Add onion; cook and stir until onion is softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add black olives, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon oil, paprika, black pepper, and salt; cook and stir until heated through, about 2 minutes.
Stir in chicken; remove the skillet from heat and cover.
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Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan or deep fryer over medium-high heat.
Fill tortillas with chicken mixture. Roll tortilla around filling and secure with a toothpick.
Working in batches, fry rolled tortillas in hot oil until browned, about 2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon or tongs to transfer tortillas to a paper towel-lined plate; serve warm.
Editor’s Note:
We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 345 | Calories |
| 19g | Fat |
| 31g | Carbs |
| 12g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 345 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 19g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat 6g | 31% |
| Cholesterol 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium 367mg | 16% |
| Total Carbohydrate 31g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 7% |
| Total Sugars 0g | |
| Protein 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin C 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium 30mg | 2% |
| Iron 2mg | 12% |
| Potassium 131mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
