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Bean and Chicken Taquitos





Yields
Makes 40 taquitos

Time: 1 hour.

Bean and Chicken Taquitos




Photo: Andrea M. Gómez; Styling: Miranda Jones
 20 flour tortillas (8-in. size), cut in half
  About 1 1/2 cups canned refried black beans
  About 1 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (from half a 3-lb. chicken)
  About 2 1/2 cups (10 oz.) shredded Mexican cheese blend
  Vegetable oil for frying
  Toothpicks
Step 1
1

Lay 1 tortilla half on a work surface. Spoon about 1 tbsp. beans onto an end. Sprinkle filling with about 1 tbsp. cheese.

Step 2
2

Starting with the filling end, roll taquito into a tight cigarette shape and secure with a toothpick. Repeat with remaining tortillas, beans or chicken, and cheese.

Step 3
3

In a large wide pot, heat about 1 in. oil over medium heat until it reaches 375° on a deep-fry thermometer. Cook taquitos, about 4 at a time, turning often, until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer taquitos to a rimmed baking sheet lined with paper towels. When cool, remove toothpicks. Serve with salsa and guacamole.

Step 4
4

Note: Nutritional analysis is per taquito.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 144Calories from Fat 49
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g13%

Saturated Fat 2.3g12%
Cholesterol 12mg4%
Sodium 227mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 13g5%

Dietary Fiber 1.2g5%
Protein 5.1g11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.