Easy Chicken Flautas

Easy Chicken Flautas

Flautas are Mexican rolled tacos. These crispy chicken flautas are filled with a flavorful chicken mixture and deep-fried for a hearty appetizer.

Preparation Time
30 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Calories
345 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan or deep fryer over medium-high heat.
Step 2
Fill tortillas with chicken mixture. Roll tortilla around filling and secure with a toothpick.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
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. Stir in chicken; remove the skillet from heat and cover.
Easy Chicken Flautas
Easy Chicken Flautas
Easy Chicken Flautas
Easy Chicken Flautas

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • toothpicks
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 8 flour tortillas
  • oil for frying, or as needed
  • 0.25 cup butter
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 0.125 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 0.25 cup minced onion
  • 0.25 cup chopped black olives
  • 1.5 cups cooked shredded chicken

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