Crispy Honey Chicken and Pepper Jack Taquitos
Corn tortillas filled with a breaded honey chicken and pepper jack cheese, fried until golden brown and crispy!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1, 18 oz. Package Frozen Breaded Honey Chicken
- 12 Corn tortillas
- 10 oz. Pepper jack cheese shredded
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 head Romaine lettuce shredded
- Jalapenos sliced thinly
- fresh Cilantro for garnish
- Guacamole for dipping
Instructions
- Cook frozen chicken according to package instructions, if pieces are large, chop down smaller.
- Warm corn tortillas in the microwave for a few seconds to make them easier to roll. Add a few pieces of chicken to each tortilla, top with a sprinkle of cheese and gently roll, use a toothpick to secure the tortilla. Continue until all of the chicken has been used.
- In a large stock pot or Dutch oven heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once warm, add in the rolled taquitos, let cook for 4-6 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Continue frying the remaining tortillas in batches. Remove toothpicks before serving.
- Serve immediately topped with shredded lettuce, jalapenos, and cilantro with fresh guacamole.
Notes
*Any frozen, breaded chicken can be used for this recipe.
Nutrition
Serving: 1taquitoCalories: 253kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 16gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 190mgPotassium: 266mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 4792IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 1mg