By Susan R
Baked Chicken Taquitos with Lime Crema, fresh salsa & avocado
Nicknamed 'golden tacos', taquitos are small rolled and fried tortillas stuffed with your favourite taco fillings! Skip the fryer with our baked version featuring tender diced chicken leg, sauteed with onions and peppers with a cheesy and creamy tomato filling. Generously topped with cabbage, a fresh-made lime crema, diced avocado and fresh tomato salsa!
Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 19:39:40 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
31
Low
Glycemic Load
32
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories1200.2 kcal (60%)
Total Fat63.1 g (90%)
Carbs101 g (39%)
Sugars16 g (18%)
Protein58.8 g (118%)
Sodium2230 mg (111%)
Fiber14.1 g (50%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings
185gbell pepper
⅓ cuppickled jalapeno
3 Tbspsour cream
1 tsplime juice
3 Tbspwhipping cream
285gdiced chicken
1 Tbspolive oil
50gonion
diced
salt
pepper
½ tspchili powder
¼ tsponion powder
¼ tspgranulated garlic
¼ tspcumin
¼ tsporegano powder
2 Tbsptomato paste
8flour tortillas
⅔ cupaged cheddar cheese
165gtomato
8gcilantro
1avocado
Instructions
Step 1
PREPARE INGREDIENTS + LIME CREMA
Step 2
Turn oven on to 400°F with a rack in the centre and one 6 inches from the top.
Step 3
Wash bell pepper, cut in half and remove stem and seeds.
Step 4
Dice into 1/4 inch pieces.
Step 5
Roughly chop pickled jalapeno.
Step 6
In a small bowl, combine crema base and whipping cream.
Step 7
Drain and pat dry diced chicken with paper towel.
Step 8
Trim any pieces larger than 1 inch.
Step 9
PREPARE FILLING
Step 10
Heat 1 tbsp. olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high.
Step 11
Add chicken, bell pepper, and half of the onion into skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes until chicken is no longer pink.
Step 12
Season well with salt and pepper.
Step 13
Turn heat to medium-low, add spice blend and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 14
Add tomato paste, half of the pickled jalapenos to taste.
Step 15
Stir in 1/4 cup of the lime crema and turn off heat.
Step 16
PREPARE + BAKE TAQUITOS
Step 17
Line a baking sheet with foil.
Step 18
Lay tortillas on a clean countertop.
Step 19
Divide 1/8 of the filling onto each tortilla in a thin 1 inch line down the centre.
Step 20
Top each with aged orange cheddar and roll into a tube.
Step 21
Place onto baking sheet, seam side down, brush with a light coating of oil and place into the oven.
Step 22
Bake taquitos for 10–12 minutes until golden and crispy.
Step 23
Ensure chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F.
Step 24
PREPARE FRESH SALSA
Step 25
Wash tomato and cilantro.
Step 26
Pick and finely chop cilantro.
Step 27
Dice tomato into 1/4 inch pieces.
Step 28
In a medium bowl, combine tomato, remaining onion, cilantro, and remaining pickled jalapeno to taste.
Step 29
Season to taste with salt.
Step 30
PREPARE AVOCADO
Step 31
Cut avocado in half and remove pit.
Step 32
Dice into 1/2 inch pieces, then scoop out with a spoon.
Step 33
FINISH + SERVE
Step 34
If desired, turn broiler on high to 500°F, move baking sheet to the rack 6 inches from the top and broil for 1–2 minutes.
Step 35
Monitor closely to prevent burning.
Step 36
Divide taquitos onto serving plates.
Step 37
Top with avocado, cabbage, fresh salsa, and remaining lime crema to taste.
Step 38
Enjoy!
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