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Easy Gluten Free Chicken Taquitos Recipe

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This Easy Gluten Free Chicken Taquitos recipe offers a delicious and simple way to enjoy crispy, golden-brown taquitos made with cassava flour tortillas and a flavorful chicken filling. Perfect as a snack or meal, these taquitos combine shredded chicken, bell peppers, onions, and zesty lime in a quick stovetop-cooking method that ensures a crunchy finish without deep frying.

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 8 taquitos

Ingredients

Taquitos

  • 8 Cassava Flour Tortillas (brands recommended: Siete Foods and Rise & Puff)

Filling Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Shredded Chicken
  • ½ Cup Diced Bell Pepper
  • ⅓ Cup Diced Red Onion
  • ¼ Cup Mayo (Primal Kitchen avocado oil mayo recommended)
  • 3 Tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice
  • 2 Tablespoons Chopped Cilantro
  • 1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
  • ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ Teaspoon Salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the filling: Combine all filling ingredients—shredded chicken, diced bell pepper, diced red onion, mayo, lime juice, cilantro, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt—in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly using a stiff spatula or spoon until well blended.
  2. Preheat the skillet: Place a cast iron or nonstick skillet on medium heat and spray lightly with avocado oil or olive oil to prevent sticking. Allow the skillet to fully preheat for best results.
  3. Warm the tortillas: To prevent cracking, warm two tortillas at a time on a damp paper towel in the microwave for 15-20 seconds until pliable.
  4. Fill and roll the tortillas: Spoon a generous portion of the chicken filling onto each warmed tortilla. Roll each tortilla tightly to secure the filling inside and prevent spills.
  5. Cook the taquitos: Arrange the rolled taquitos in a single layer on the preheated skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes until the underside turns golden brown. Flip carefully and cook the other side for an additional 4-5 minutes or until both sides are evenly golden and crispy.
  6. Serve: Place the cooked taquitos over a bed of fresh romaine lettuce. Accompany with guacamole and salsa for dipping and garnish.

Notes

  • Nutrition facts will vary depending on the brand and type of tortillas used.
  • Use a veggie chopper for perfectly diced vegetables and faster prep.
  • A hand mixer is helpful for shredding cooked chicken quickly and evenly.
  • Lightly coat the skillet with oil spray—deep frying is not required for crispy taquitos.
  • Heating tortillas before rolling prevents cracking and breaking during cooking.
  • Maintain medium heat to avoid burning the tortillas while cooking.
  • Arrange tortillas in a single layer in the skillet for even cooking; a 12-inch pan can fit all 8 taquitos comfortably.
  • Author: Adeline
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

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