Crispy Chicken Flautas with Guacamole Salsa Verde
These crispy chicken flautas are filled with flavorful shredded chicken and cheese, then fried to golden perfection. Served with a creamy and vibrant guacamole salsa verde, they’re the perfect appetizer or quick dinner!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 16 corn tortillas
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Guacamole Salsa Verde
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/2 cup tomatillos, husked and quartered
- 1/4 cup white onion, roughly chopped
- 1 jalapeno, seeded (optional)
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken thighs and season with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until chicken is cooked through, about 15-20 minutes. Shred chicken with two forks.
- Assemble the Flautas: Warm the corn tortillas in a microwave (wrapped in a damp paper towel) for about 30 seconds to make them pliable.
- Fill each tortilla with shredded chicken and a sprinkle of cheese. Roll tightly and secure with a toothpick if needed.
- Fry the Flautas: Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully place flautas in the hot oil, seam-side down, and fry until golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove flautas from oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Remove toothpicks before serving.
- Prepare the Guacamole Salsa Verde: In a blender or food processor, combine avocados, tomatillos, onion, jalapeno (if using), cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Serve the crispy chicken flautas immediately with guacamole salsa verde.
Notes
For a spicier salsa, leave the seeds in the jalapeno. You can also bake the flautas instead of frying for a healthier option. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.