Yum! Mexican Chicken Flautas are crispy, cheesy, and perfect for teens to make at home. Here’s a safe, easy, and teen-friendly recipe:
🌮 Mexican Chicken Flautas
Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1/4 cup diced onions (optional)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for pan-frying)
- Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or shredded lettuce
Instructions
- Prepare the filling
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, cheese, onions, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the flautas
- Warm the tortillas slightly so they’re flexible.
- Place 2–3 tablespoons of the filling on one edge of each tortilla.
- Roll tightly and secure with a toothpick if needed.
- Cook the flautas
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Fry flautas for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Alternatively, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15–20 minutes for a healthier version.
- Serve
- Remove toothpicks if used, plate flautas, and add your favorite toppings like sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.
Tips & Variations
- Add black beans or corn for extra flavor.
- Try spicy flautas by adding jalapeños or hot sauce to the filling.
- Use small flour tortillas for easy rolling.
I can also make a quick TikTok-style visual recipe showing teens how to assemble and cook flautas step by step — fun, easy, and mouthwatering.
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