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Flautas de Pollo (Taquitos) with Salsa Roja
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Flautas de Pollo (Taquitos) with Salsa Roja

1 hServes 8Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

8 people
  • potato (finely diced)Produce2 pieces
  • onion (diced (half for the filling, a small piece for the salsa))Produce1 piece
  • rotisserie chicken (shredded, about 3 cups)Meat600 g
  • Roma tomatoes (2 diced for the filling, 2 whole for the salsa)Produce4 pieces
  • chicken broth (or water)Pantry80 ml
  • chicken bouillon (powder or cube)Pantry5 g
  • cilantro (chopped)Produce15 g
  • corn tortillas (warmed)Grains27 pieces
  • vegetable oil (for frying and sautéing)Pantry500 ml
  • garlic (cloves; minced for the filling, 2 for the salsa)Produce4 pieces
  • salt (to taste)Spices6 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices1 g
  • tomatillos (husked)Produce3 pieces
  • serrano or jalapeño chili (stems removed)Produce2 pieces
  • habanero chili (optional, for extra heat)Produce1 piece
  • water (for boiling the salsa vegetables and blending)Other400 ml

per serving

Nutrition

404kcal

Carbs
43 g
Proteins
22 g
Fat
16 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Blender
  • Stockpot
  • Slotted spoon
  • Tongs

step by step

Method

  1. Cook the potatoes and onion

    • Heat a little oil in a pan over medium heat.
    • Add the diced potatoes and onion, then season with garlic, salt and black pepper.
    • Mix and cook until the potatoes are tender.
    Step 1
  2. Build the chicken filling

    • Add the shredded rotisserie chicken, the diced Roma tomatoes and the chicken bouillon.
    • Mix and cook for a few minutes.
    • Pour in the chicken broth or water and stir in the chopped cilantro.
    Step 2
  3. Cool the filling

    • Set the filling aside and let it cool down for a few minutes before rolling.
    Step 3
  4. Boil the salsa vegetables

    • In a small saucepan, combine the Roma tomatoes, tomatillos, serrano or jalapeño chilies and the habanero.
    • Cover with water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
    Step 4
  5. Blend the salsa

    • Transfer the boiled vegetables to a blender.
    • Add a small piece of onion, the garlic cloves, salt and a little water.
    • Blend until smooth.
    Step 5
  6. Fry the salsa

    • Dry the saucepan and heat a little oil in it.
    • Add the blended salsa and bring it to a simmer.
    • Taste for salt, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer.
    Step 6
  7. Roll the flautas

    • Warm the corn tortillas on a comal or in the microwave.
    • Place filling in the center of each tortilla and roll it tightly.
    • Secure with a toothpick and keep the rolled flautas warm in a sealed bag while you finish the rest.
    Step 7
  8. Fry the flautas

    • Carefully place the flautas in hot oil and fry until golden.
    • Remove the toothpick once one side is golden and flip to the other side.
    • Drain the flautas on paper towels.
    Step 8
  9. Serve

    • Serve the flautas hot with the salsa roja on the side.
    Step 9