Mexican Taquitos

Name: Mexican Taquitos
Total time: 1800 s
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 I used left over chicken, but you can use any kind of meat; 1 packet of tortillas (quantity varies on amount of meat); 1 Oil/ Crisco (for frying); 1 Shredded Lettuce; 1 Sour Cream; 1 Hot Sauce; 1 Guacamole/ Avocado; 1 Cheese

bcgem92 @cook_3109212

Los Angeles, California

Easy to make. I love the crunchiness! You can also saute the chicken with onions and green pepper and seasoning to add flavor

bcgem92 @cook_3109212

Los Angeles, California

Easy to make. I love the crunchiness! You can also saute the chicken with onions and green pepper and seasoning to add flavor

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Ingredients

30 mins

5 servings

Taquitos
1I used left over chicken, but you can use any kind of meat
1packet of tortillas (quantity varies on amount of meat)
1Oil/ Crisco (for frying)
Toppings
1Shredded Lettuce
1Sour Cream
1Hot Sauce
1Guacamole/ Avocado
1Cheese

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Steps

30 mins

1

If using chicken, shred first
2

Put oil or crisco in pan and turn heat up to low-medium
3

Warm up a few tortillas (about 5 at a time) in the microwave for 30-60 seconds (cover with Damp paper towel to not dry them out)
4

Roll a small amount of chicken in one tortilla. Repeat.
5

Now the oil or crisco should be hot enough. Place each rolled tortilla in pan with fold side Down
6

Turn each tortilla when browned on one side. Keep turning them until they are golden brown.
7

You can place on a strainer to avoid any excess oil
8

Serve with toppings and enjoy!