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Spicy Hatch Chili Chicken Taquito Rolls

Spicy Hatch Chili Chicken Taquito Rolls

Spicy Hatch Chili Chicken Taquito Rolls are flavorful, customizable taquitos filled with chicken and roasted hatch chilis.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 taquitos
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling Ingredients
  • 1 pound diced chicken boneless, skinless thighs or breasts
  • 4-5 pieces hatch chilis or poblano peppers as substitute
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Monterey Jack
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Assembly Ingredients
  • 8 small tortillas flour or corn tortillas
  • 1 tablespoon oil avocado or vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cumin adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika adjust to taste
Optional Garnishes
  • 1 cup sour cream for serving
  • 1 cup salsa for serving
  • 1 cup guacamole for serving
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Parchment paper
  • Toothpicks

Method
 

Preparation Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Roast hatch chilis on a baking sheet for about 15-20 minutes until blistered.
  2. In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat, add chicken and seasonings, sauté for 6-8 minutes until cooked through.
  3. Combine the cooked chicken with chopped hatch chilis, cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper in a bowl.
  4. Warm tortillas in a skillet briefly, then place filling and roll them tightly, securing with toothpicks if necessary.
  5. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes or fry in oil for 2-3 minutes per side until golden.
  6. Serve hot with your choice of sour cream, salsa, guacamole, or cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1taquitoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

These taquitos are versatile and can be customized with different fillings according to preference. Store uneaten ones properly to maintain their crunch.

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