Baked Chicken Taquitos With Two Sauces
Recipe: #21946
December 01, 2015
Categories: Snacks, Chicken, Appetizers, Mexican, Southwest, Game/Sports Day, Oven Bake, No Eggs, Fresh Tomatoes, Spicy, Mexican Chicken, more
"These are really delicious and not very difficult to make. I often double or triple this recipe, especially for a party; and, I always serve these with my 2 sauces/salsas - my Creamy Green Avocado Salsa; and, the Classic Red Salsa with a twist. These taquitos also freeze really well; so, perfect to make ahead for a party. Simply bake and serve. They are truly addictive."
Original is 5-7 servings
Ingredients
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- TWO SAUCES (Red and Green)
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- Garnish
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Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (399 g)
- Calories 519.5
- Total Fat - 20.6 g
- Saturated Fat - 9.1 g
- Cholesterol - 161.9 mg
- Sodium - 1109.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 62.9 g
- Dietary Fiber - 11.7 g
- Sugars - 7.3 g
- Protein - 28.7 g
- Calcium - 336.3 mg
- Iron - 4.6 mg
- Vitamin C - 33 mg
- Thiamin - 0.4 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Sauces ... Green Sauce - Add the green (tomatillo) salsa, avocado, jalapeno, and sour cream to a food processor; and pulse until everything is smooth and creamy. Taste, and season with salt and pepper, only if necessary; and, add a little cilantro and fresh lime juice if you want - just taste and adjust to your pallet. Pulse again until combined. Transfer to a bowl, cover; and, refrigerate.
Step 2
Red Sauce - You can make your own salsa; but, you can also buy a good quality chunky medium heat (which I love) salsa at most grocery stores these days. Add the salsa, a little cilantro and lime to a small food processor; and, pulse until smooth. Transfer to another bowl, cover; and, refrigerator. Both sauces are done.
Step 3
Taquitos ...Add all the ingredients to a large bowl; and, mix until combined. Lay out all the tortillas (room temperature) on the counter or cutting board; then, add a heaping spoon of the filling on the bottom half, on each taquito. Then, simply roll them up - "tightly." A loose rolled taquito will just fall apart when cooked. Secure with a toothpick. Note: You don't want to get the filling to close to the edge; as it will push out once rolled and cooked.
Step 4
Bake ... These are baked not fried. Now, obviously, these can be deep fried or even, pan sauteed/fried; but, I prefer an oven bake. I prefer to cook them on a sheet pan, lined with parchment; and, topped with a baking rack. The baking rack allows the taquitos to brown evenly on all sides. Now, if you don't have the baking rack, don't worry - it isn't necessary. Before going in the oven; brush or lightly spray the taquitos with oil on both sides. I like to use an atomizer filled with canola or vegetable oil; but, you can also use a non stick spray too - just a light coat is all that is needed.
Step 5
Bake in a preheated oven at 425 degrees, 15-20 minutes on the middle shelf until golden brown.
Step 6
Serve and ENJOY! ... Once the taquitos are golden brown - serve with the 2 sauces.
Step 7
You can also bake these ahead of time - freeze - then, just warm up in a 400 degree oven. Or, you can freeze before baking too. Thaw, and bake like above directions. They are perfect appetizers for a party; football game, New Years Eve, etc. And, they are very addictive!
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- For a spicier taquito, add more chili powder and jalapenos to the filling.
- For a creamier taquito, add more cream cheese to the filling.
- Instead of pepper jack cheese, use cheddar cheese. Cheddar cheese is a milder cheese and will provide a more subtle flavor to the taquitos. This will be beneficial for those who prefer a milder flavor.
- Instead of jalapeno pepper, use poblano pepper. Poblano peppers are milder than jalapenos and will provide a milder flavor to the sauces. This will be beneficial for those who don't like spicy food.
Vegetarian Taquitos Replace the cooked chicken with 9 ounces of cooked black beans, 1/2 cup of diced bell peppers, and 1/2 cup of diced onions. Follow the rest of the instructions as above.
Mexican Street Corn Salad - A flavorful and colorful side dish that pairs perfectly with the taquitos. The creamy and spicy flavors of the Mexican Street Corn Salad complements the taquitos for a delicious and well-balanced meal. The sweetness of the corn and the crunch of the red onions add a nice contrast to the creamy and spicy taquitos.
Mexican Rice: Mexican Rice is a flavorful and easy side dish that pairs perfectly with the taquitos. The nutty and slightly spicy flavors of the Mexican Rice complement the taquitos for a delicious and well-balanced meal. The fluffy texture of the rice and the crunch of the vegetables add a nice contrast to the creamy and spicy taquitos.
FAQ
Q: How do I store the taquitos?
A: You can store the taquitos in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze them before baking or after baking. To freeze them before baking, simply roll the taquitos and place them on a baking sheet in a single layer. Place the baking sheet in the freezer for about 2 hours, or until the taquitos are frozen. Then, transfer the taquitos to a freezer safe bag or container. To bake, preheat the oven to 425 degrees and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. To freeze after baking, let the taquitos cool completely and then transfer them to a freezer safe bag or container. When ready to eat, preheat the oven to 400 degrees and bake for 8-10 minutes until heated through. Enjoy!
Q: Can I make taquitos ahead of time?
A: Yes, you can make taquitos ahead of time. You can either freeze them before baking or after baking. To freeze before baking, simply roll the taquitos and place them on a baking sheet in a single layer. Place the baking sheet in the freezer for about 2 hours, or until the taquitos are frozen. Then, transfer the taquitos to a freezer safe bag or container. To bake, preheat the oven to 425 degrees and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. To freeze after baking, let the taquitos cool completely and then transfer them to a freezer safe bag or container. When ready to eat, preheat the oven to 400 degrees and bake for 8-10 minutes until heated through. Enjoy!
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The recipe for taquitos is believed to have originated in Mexico, where it is a popular street food. The dish is also popular in the United States, where it is served in many Mexican restaurants.
In 2012, the popular American singer and actor Justin Timberlake shared his recipe for taquitos on his website. He called his version of the dish "Justin's Taquitos," and they featured a unique combination of ingredients.