NO CAN BEATO TAQUITOS

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This recipe for chicken taquitos (flautas) by Guy Fieri, includes a salsa verde recipe and guacamole.

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 24 taquitos

Number Of Ingredients 35

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 large red onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, julienned
2 jalapenos, diced and seeded
2 medium red potatoes, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
salt and pepper
3 ounces your favorite tequila
1 lime, juice of
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro leaves
24 corn tortillas
3 ripe avocados, peeled and seeded
1 jalapeno, seeded, minced
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup diced tomato
6 ounces beer
4 tablespoons sour cream
1 lime, juice of
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaf
salt and pepper
8 fresh tomatillos
olive oil
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup diced tomato, plus
3 tablespoons diced tomatoes
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon chopped cilantro leaf
1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 tablespoons hot sauce
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons sour cream

Steps:

  • In medium saute pan over medium to high heat, add oil, onions, red bell peppers, jalapeno pepper, potatoes, garlic and chicken. Saute until chicken is cooked and vegetables are soft. Add the oregano and cumin and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Deglaze with tequila and the lime juice and let simmer until liquid is almost evaporated.
  • Remove from heat. Shred the chicken with 2 forks and let cool. Stir in the cilantro.
  • Wrap tortillas in paper towels and microwave for 2 minutes to make tortillas pliable. Place about 4 tablespoons of chicken mixture on 1 tortilla, roll tightly and close with a toothpick.
  • In large cast iron skillet, heat 1/2-inch of canola oil to 350 degrees F.
  • Add rolls to hot oil, placing toothpick seam down. Cook for 2 minutes or until golden brown and turn to other side.
  • Remove and drain on paper towel. Remove toothpicks and serve with guacamole and salsa.
  • Guacamole: Place all ingredients in a blender and puree.
  • Tomatillo Salsa: Rub tomatillos with oil; grill until browned all over.
  • Place the tomatillos in a blender with remaining ingredients and puree. Season with salt and pepper. Top with sour cream and chopped tomatoes and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.6, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 23.3, Sodium 95, Carbohydrate 19.6, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 2.2, Protein 11.6

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