Crispy Chicken Flautas with Guacamole Salsa Verde
These crispy chicken flautas are filled with flavorful shredded chicken and topped with a creamy, vibrant guacamole salsa verde. Perfect as an appetizer or a light meal, they’re sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 16 corn tortillas
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- For the Guacamole Salsa Verde:
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/2 cup tomatillos, husked and boiled
- 1/4 cup chopped white onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, cilantro, onion, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Assemble the Flautas: Warm the corn tortillas in a microwave or dry skillet to make them more pliable. Place about 2 tablespoons of the chicken filling in the center of each tortilla. Roll tightly and secure with toothpicks.
- Fry the Flautas: Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully place the flautas in the hot oil, seam-side down, and fry until golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Drain and Serve: Remove the flautas from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Remove the toothpicks.
- Make the Guacamole Salsa Verde: In a blender or food processor, combine the avocados, tomatillos, onion, cilantro, jalapeno (if using), and lime juice. Blend until smooth. Season with salt to taste.
- Serve: Serve the crispy chicken flautas immediately with the guacamole salsa verde.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding a dollop of sour cream or Mexican crema on top of the flautas before serving. You can also bake the flautas instead of frying: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Brush the flautas with oil and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.