Ingredients: |
Ingredients: 1 cup water 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 3 1/2 cups vegetable oil (such as CriscoŽ), divided 1 cup finely chopped tomatoes 1/2 cup minced green onions 6 tablespoons chicken broth 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 12 (6 inch) corn tortillas 12 wooden picks 1 cup shredded lettuce, or to taste 1/4 cup guacamole, or to taste
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Directions: |
Directions:1) Bring water to a simmer in a skillet over medium heat; add chicken. Cover skillet and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken from water and cool; shred with a fork.
2) Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir chicken, tomatoes, green onions, chicken broth, flour, garlic, cumin, oregano, chili powder, and salt until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.
3) Heat remaining vegetable oil in a heavy 10-inch skillet over medium heat; carefully dip tortillas in the hot oil to soften, about 1 minute. Remove tortillas with tongs and drain on paper towels, reserving oil. Heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
4) Spoon about 2 tablespoons chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Tightly roll each tortilla around the filling and secure with a wooden toothpick.
5) Fry rolled-up tortillas, working in batches, in hot oil until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove taquitos with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve taquitos on a bed of shredded lettuce with guacamole on the side. |