Chicken Lime Taquitos

Name: Chicken Lime Taquitos
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 cup oil; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 2 lbs chicken breasts; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1/4 cup roasted red pepper, julienned; 1/3 cup pasilla chile, julienned; 1/4 cup yellow onion, julienned; 1/3 cup shredded monterey jack cheese; 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice; 18 corn tortillas; oil (for frying)

15 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 cup oil
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 lbs chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/4 cup roasted red pepper, julienned
1/3 cup pasilla chile, julienned
1/4 cup yellow onion, julienned
1/3 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
18 corn tortillas
oil (for frying)

Directions

1

Combine first 5 ingredients for marinade.
2

Marinate chicken in mixture for at least 2 hours.
3

Drain chicken well and grill (I use indoor grill) until done. Allow to cool and shred into 1/8 inch by 3 inch pieces.
4

Place chicken in bowl and sprinkle with salt and minced garlic. Mix well.
5

Add red pepper, pasilla, onion, cheese and 1/2 ounce lime juice. Mix thoroughly.
6

To assemble, warm tortilla on griddle until soft and pliable. If necessary, add a little oil to the pan to help soften the tortillas.
7

Spoon 2 ounces of chicken filling over tortilla and roll tightly, securing with toothpick.
8

Deep-fry in oil at 350°F for 2 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
9

Drain well.
10

Serve with guacamole, sour cream, and or salsa.