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Crispy Chicken Flautas

Name: Crispy Chicken Flautas
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 12 pcs corn tortillas (preferably long flauta style); 2 cups chicken breast (cooked and shredded); 1 cup lettuce (finely shredded); 2 pcs tomatoes (diced small); 100 g cotija or fresh cheese (crumbled); 0.5 cup sour cream; to taste vegetable oil (for frying); to taste salt and pepper

Long corn tortillas rolled and fried to golden perfection, stuffed with shredded chicken and served with fresh traditional toppings.

40 min Mexicana 4 servings

The story behind

Flautas are a cornerstone of Mexican street food culture, this dish is distinguished by its crunchy texture and vibrant presentation. Served on a clean white plate, the flautas are topped with a bed of shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, plenty of crumbled cheese, and drizzles of sour cream, creating an irresistible contrast of temperatures and textures.

Ingredients

12 pcs corn tortillas (preferably long flauta style)
2 cups chicken breast (cooked and shredded)
1 cup lettuce (finely shredded)
2 pcs tomatoes (diced small)
100 g cotija or fresh cheese (crumbled)
0.5 cup sour cream
to taste vegetable oil (for frying)
to taste salt and pepper

Instructions

1

Season the shredded chicken with salt and pepper to taste.
2

Lightly warm the tortillas to make them pliable; place a portion of chicken at one end and roll tightly.
3

Secure the edge with a toothpick if necessary and fry in hot oil until golden and crispy.
4

Drain excess oil on paper towels.
5

Arrange the flautas on a plate and top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and crumbled cheese.
6

Finish with drizzles of sour cream as shown in the photo and serve immediately with your favorite salsa.

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