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Ingredients
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¼ cup butter
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¼ cup all-purpose flour
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¼ cup minced onion
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¼ cup chopped black olives
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 tablespoon oil
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¼ teaspoon ground paprika
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⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
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⅛ teaspoon salt
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1 ½ cups cooked shredded chicken
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oil for frying, or as needed
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8 flour tortillas
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toothpicks
Directions
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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.
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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.
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Fill tortillas with chicken mixture. Roll tortilla around filling and secure with a toothpick.
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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 |
Nutrition Facts | |
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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.