Description
Crispy “chicken flautas and fideo” bring Mexican street food magic to home kitchens with authentic flavors and irresistible textures. Savory shredded chicken wrapped in golden tortillas pairs perfectly with classic sopa de fideo, creating a delicious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Chicken Flautas and Fideo Ingredients:
Main Proteins:
- 2 pounds chicken
- Shredded cheese (of your choice)
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- Uncle Chris seasoning (to taste)
- Paprika (to taste)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Supporting Ingredients:
- Corn tortillas
- Oil (for pan-frying)
Salsa Ingredients:
Main Salsa Components:
- 46 tomatillos (boiled until soft)
- 2 calabaza (boiled until soft)
- 1 onion (roasted)
Peppers and Herbs:
- 2 serrano peppers (roasted)
- 1 jalapeno pepper (roasted)
- Chopped cilantro (to taste)
Additional Seasoning:
- Chicken bouillon (to taste)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with Uncle Chris seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper, incorporating minced garlic for robust flavor.
- Submerge the seasoned chicken in water and simmer until completely tender and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from liquid and meticulously shred using two forks, ensuring uniform texture.
- Fold shredded cheese into the warm chicken, creating a rich and creamy filling mixture.
- Warm corn tortillas slightly to enhance flexibility and prevent cracking during rolling.
- Place a precise amount of chicken-cheese blend along the tortilla’s edge and tightly roll into compact cylinders.
- Heat vegetable oil in a heavy skillet until shimmering but not smoking.
- Carefully position rolled flautas seam-side down, frying until achieving a deep golden-brown exterior and crisp texture.
- Rotate flautas periodically to ensure even browning and prevent burning.
- For salsa, char serrano and jalapeño peppers alongside onion to develop smoky undertones.
- Simultaneously boil tomatillos and calabaza until they soften and release their natural sweetness.
- Transfer roasted and boiled ingredients into a blender, adding fresh cilantro for brightness.
- Pulse mixture until achieving a smooth, cohesive salsa consistency.
- Enhance salsa with chicken bouillon, adjusting seasoning to personal preference.
- Plate crispy flautas and generously drizzle or serve salsa alongside for dipping pleasure.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by marinating chicken overnight in the seasoning blend for deeper, more intense taste.
- Choose corn tortillas at room temperature to prevent cracking during rolling and frying, ensuring perfect, crispy flautas.
- Reduce oil absorption by patting chicken mixture dry before rolling and maintaining consistent medium heat while frying.
- Adjust salsa spiciness by removing seeds from peppers or adding more for heat lovers, creating a personalized sauce experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg