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Ingredients
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1 cup water
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1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
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3 ½ cups vegetable oil (such as Crisco®), divided
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1 cup finely chopped tomatoes
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½ cup minced green onions
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6 tablespoons chicken broth
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2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
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½ teaspoon ground cumin
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½ teaspoon dried oregano
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½ teaspoon chili powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
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12 wooden picks
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1 cup shredded lettuce, or to taste
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¼ cup guacamole, or to taste
Directions
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Bring water to a simmer in a skillet over medium heat; add chicken. Cover the skillet and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken from water and cool; shred with a fork. Discard water and dry the skillet with a paper towel.
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Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in the skillet over medium heat; cook and stir shredded chicken, tomatoes, green onions, chicken broth, flour, garlic, cumin, oregano, chili powder, and salt until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Set aside.
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Heat remaining vegetable oil in a heavy 10-inch skillet over medium heat; carefully dip tortillas in hot oil to soften, about 1 minute. Remove tortillas with tongs and drain on paper towels, reserving oil in the skillet.
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Heat reserved oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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Spoon about 2 tablespoons chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Tightly roll each tortilla around the filling and secure with a wooden toothpick.
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Working in batches, fry rolled tortillas in hot oil until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove taquitos with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve taquitos on a bed of shredded lettuce with guacamole on the side.
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)
331 | Calories |
17g | Fat |
27g | Carbs |
19g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 331 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 17g | 22% |
Saturated Fat 3g | 13% |
Cholesterol 39mg | 13% |
Sodium 318mg | 14% |
Total Carbohydrate 27g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber 5g | 16% |
Total Sugars 2g | |
Protein 19g | 37% |
Vitamin C 7mg | 8% |
Calcium 67mg | 5% |
Iron 2mg | 9% |
Potassium 358mg | 8% |
* 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.