Crispy Chicken Flautas (Taquitos)

Ingredients

• 12 chicken breast(500g)
• 21 teaspoon salt(6g)
• 30.5 teaspoon black pepper(1g)
• 41 teaspoon chili powder(2g)
• 53 tablespoon vegetable oil(42g)
• 61 onion, diced(120g)
• 71 jalapeno, diced(15g)
• 82 clove garlic, minced(6g)
• 92 cup chicken stock(480g)
• 101.5 cup shredded cheese(170g)
• 1112 corn tortillas(300g)
• 120.5 cup crema(120g)
• 130.25 cup cilantro(4g)

Instructions

1. 1Season chicken breasts generously with salt, black pepper, and chili powder.
2. 2Heat a pot over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil.
3. 3Sear the chicken breasts on both sides until browned.
4. 4Add diced onion, diced jalapeno, and minced garlic to the pot. Cook until onions are translucent.
5. 5Pour in chicken stock and bring to a simmer.
6. 6Simmer until the chicken is tender and easily shredded, about 20-25 minutes.
7. 7Remove chicken and shred with two forks. Strain excess liquid from the mixture.
8. 8Mix shredded chicken with shredded cheese.
9. 9Spoon the filling onto corn tortillas and roll them tightly.
10. 10Heat more oil in a skillet over medium heat. Shallow fry the rolled tortillas seam side down until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
11. 11Remove flautas from oil and drain on paper towels.
12. 12Serve hot with crema and chopped cilantro.