Chicken Taquitos

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   In a skillet, melt butter.

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   Add onions and green peppers and cook for 10 minutes.

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   Add shredded chicken and mix thoroughly.

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   Season with salt and pepper.

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   Remove mixture to a large bowl to let cool slightly, then add shredded cheese and mix.

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   Fill a high-edged fry pan about half full with vegetable oil and turn heat to medium.

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   Lay a tortilla on a flat surface, and on the edge closest to you, spoon a strip of filling in a line (as much as youd like, but dont over-stuff it so you can still easily roll it up tightly), then tightly roll the tortilla up and pierce all the way through with a toothpick.

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   Repeat until you make the desired amount of taquitos that you want.

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   Stick the end of a wooden spoon in your oil to see if its readyif little bubbles form around the spoon, then its ready.

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    Carefully, with tongs, place 3 to 4 taquitos at a time in the pan, and turn about 3 times.

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    When they are a golden brown, they are done.

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    Remove to a paper towel to drain excess oil.

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    Once they have cooled, remove the toothpick.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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