Buffalo Chicken Taquitos
Crispy and flavorful Buffalo Chicken Taquitos are perfect for game night, family dinners, or meal prepping. Enjoy savory shredded chicken mixed with zesty buffalo sauce, all rolled in a tortilla.
Ingredients
Filling Ingredients
- 1.5 cups shredded chicken rotisserie chicken works wonderfully
- 6 pieces tortillas try Siete Almond Flour for a gluten-free option
- 0.5 cups buffalo sauce
- 0.25 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons green onion, chopped
- 0.25 cups red onion, finely diced
- 0.33 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons sea salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Ensure your workspace is clean and organized. Gather all your ingredients and equipment.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onion, diced red onion, buffalo sauce, Greek yogurt, garlic powder, and sea salt. Mix until evenly distributed.
- Heat the tortillas in the microwave for about 10 seconds to make them pliable.
Cooking
- Take one tortilla, spoon a generous serving of the filling on one side, and roll it tightly.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add oil. Once hot, place the rolled taquitos seam-side down in the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer cooked taquitos to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil, and cover with foil to keep warm.
Serving
- Top with additional green onions before serving. Best served hot and crispy.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, swap chicken for shredded jackfruit or cooked lentils. These taquitos can also be frozen for longer storage.