Chicken Flautas

Directions

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   Scoop the avocado into a blender.
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   Add the sour cream and the juice of 1/2 lime and pulse until smooth.
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   Season with salt.
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   Squeeze the remaining 1/2 lime over the radishes in a small bowl and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
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   Toss the chicken with 3/4 cup salsa in a medium bowl.
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   Wrap the tortillas in paper towels and microwave until soft, about 45 seconds.
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   Spoon the chicken mixture down the middle of the tortillas.
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   Fold in the ends and roll up like a burrito; secure with toothpicks.
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   Heat 3/4 inch vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375 degrees F. Fry the flautas, turning as needed, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
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    Remove with tongs; drain on paper towels and remove the toothpicks.
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    Serve with the avocado cream, radishes, cilantro, lime wedges and the remaining 3/4 cup salsa.
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    Per serving: Calories 831; Fat 41 g (Saturated 9 g); Cholesterol 157 mg; Sodium 1,321 mg; Carbohydrate 70 g; Fiber 8 g; Protein 46 g
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    Photograph by Antonis Achilleos