Best Chicken Lime Taquitos Recipes

BAKED HONEY LIME CHICKEN TAQUITOS RECIPE

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These Baked Honey Lime Chicken Taquitos are a meal your whole family will love!

Provided by Kristen Hills

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

6 Tablespoons honey
5 Tablespoons lime juice
1 Tablespoon chili powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cooked and shredded)
12-15 flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup green enchilada sauce
½ cup sour cream

Steps:

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, chili powder and garlic powder. Add shredded chicken to the mixing bowl and let it marinate in the fridge for at least a 1/2 hour, but preferably a half day or so.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spread chicken mixture evenly between flour tortillas, top with cheese and roll up tightly, placing seam side down on a baking sheet. Spray the tops of the taquitos with nonstick cooking spray (or brush with a little vegetable oil). Bake for 15-20 minutes or until tortillas are golden brown.
Whisk together enchilada sauce and sour cream and serve with taquitos.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532 kcal, Carbohydrate 54 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 92 mg, Sodium 1086 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 24 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN LIME TAQUITOS

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These are absolutely to die for!!! They are not your ordinary taquitos. They're so good, I don't even use guacamole with them, although some still prefer them that way. Remember to get all your veggies in long thin strips. Time includes marinating.

Provided by Charmie777

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 3h15m

Yield 18 taquitos

Number Of Ingredients 15

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)

Steps:

Combine first 5 ingredients for marinade.
Marinate chicken in mixture for at least 2 hours.
Drain chicken well and grill (I use indoor grill) until done. Allow to cool and shred into 1/8 inch by 3 inch pieces.
Place chicken in bowl and sprinkle with salt and minced garlic. Mix well.
Add red pepper, pasilla, onion, cheese and 1/2 ounce lime juice. Mix thoroughly.
To assemble, warm tortilla on griddle until soft and pliable. If necessary, add a little oil to the pan to help soften the tortillas.
Spoon 2 ounces of chicken filling over tortilla and roll tightly, securing with toothpick.
Deep-fry in oil at 350ºF for 2 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
Drain well.
Serve with guacamole, sour cream, and or salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.7, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 34.1, Sodium 276.9, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 0.4, Protein 12.5

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