Description
Crispy chicken flautas paired with comforting Mexican fideo create a flavor-packed meal straight from abuela’s kitchen. Crunchy tortillas wrapped around seasoned chicken and the classic noodle side dish invite you to savor authentic southwestern comfort on your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 pounds chicken
- 2 ounces chicken bouillon
Vegetables and Spices:
- 4 Serrano peppers
- 2 jalapeno peppers
- 1 onion
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 46 tomatillos
- 2 Calabaza
- Salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Fresh cilantro (chopped)
Cooking and Additional Ingredients:
- Corn tortillas
- Shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- Oil for frying
- Uncle Chris seasoning to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken with Uncle Chris seasoning, paprika, salt, pepper, and minced garlic, ensuring an even coating of spices.
- Submerge the seasoned chicken in water and boil at medium-high heat for approximately 20-25 minutes until thoroughly cooked and tender.
- Remove chicken from water and allow to cool slightly before meticulously shredding into fine, uniform pieces.
- Blend the shredded chicken with selected cheese, creating a harmonious and flavorful filling mixture.
- Warm corn tortillas briefly to enhance flexibility and prevent cracking during rolling.
- Carefully place chicken-cheese mixture along one edge of each tortilla, then tightly roll into compact cylindrical shapes.
- Heat cooking oil in a wide skillet to 350°F, maintaining a consistent medium-high temperature.
- Gently place rolled flautas into hot oil, frying for 2-3 minutes per side until achieving a golden-brown, crispy exterior.
- For salsa, char Serrano peppers, jalapeños, and onion on a comal or griddle until slightly blackened and fragrant.
- Boil tomatillos and Calabaza in water for 10-12 minutes until soft and easily pierced.
- Transfer roasted and boiled ingredients into a blender, adding fresh cilantro and seasoning with chicken bouillon.
- Pulse salsa until reaching a smooth, consistent texture with balanced flavors.
- Drain fried flautas on paper towels to remove excess oil and maintain crispiness.
- Plate flautas and serve immediately with freshly prepared salsa on the side.
Notes
- Choose a low-sodium seasoning if watching salt intake or use a homemade spice blend for more control over flavor profile.
- Swap corn tortillas with gluten-free alternatives like cassava or almond flour tortillas for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Bake flautas instead of frying to reduce oil consumption and create a lighter version of the dish, using cooking spray for crispiness.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like queso fresco, cotija, or plant-based cheese to accommodate various dietary preferences and add unique flavor dimensions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg