Fried Chicken Rollups

8 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 23 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 3 cups shredded chicken, store-bought rotisserie chicken is suggested
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 12 cups shredded monterey jack cheese (about 6 oz)
  • 12 small corn tortillas

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat.
  2. 2
    Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, about 6 minutes.
  3. 3
    Add the chicken, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring, until heated through.
  4. 4
    Transfer to a bowl and stir in the cheese.
  5. 5
    Wipe out the skillet.
  6. 6
    In the same skillet, warm the tortillas over low heat to soften, about 15 seconds on each side.
  7. 7
    Place on a work surface, then spoon 1/4 cup chicken mixture down the center of each.
  8. 8
    Roll up the tortillas.
  9. 9
    In the same skillet, heat the remaining 2/3 cup oil over medium-high heat.
  10. 10
    Working in batches, add the chicken rollups seam side down and cook, turning once, until golden, about 2 minutes; drain on paper towels.

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