Killer Chicken Lime Taquitos Recipe

Name: Killer Chicken Lime Taquitos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon garlic, and; 1 teaspoon sea salt, from grinder (available at Costco); ½ tablespoon garlic powder; ½ tablespoon chili powder; ⅛ cup olive oil; ½ cup orange juice; 2 lbs chicken breasts; 4 minced garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 small yellow onion, chopped; ¾ cup shredded monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend; 3 limes, juice of, lime; 18 flour tortillas; olive oil

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon garlic, and
1 teaspoon sea salt, from grinder (available at Costco)
½ tablespoon garlic powder
½ tablespoon chili powder
⅛ cup olive oil
½ cup orange juice
2 lbs chicken breasts
4 minced garlic cloves
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 small yellow onion, chopped
¾ cup shredded monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend
3 limes, juice of, lime
18 flour tortillas
olive oil

1
Combine first 5 ingredients for marinade.
2
Marinate chicken for 1.5 hours.
3
Remove chicken from marinade and bake chicken uncovered at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.
4
When done, remove from baking sheet and chop into big chunks.
5
Place chicken, lime juice, garlic, red pepper, and chopped onion in food processor.
6
Blend into a paste.
7
Pour chicken paste into a bowl and mix with shredded cheese.
8
Take tortillas and chop off approximately 1/5 tortilla on one side to form a straight edge.
9
Spoon approximately 2 oz.
10
mix onto tortilla near straight edge and roll up.
11
Place on foil lined cookie sheet.
12
Repeat with other tortillas and rest of mix.
13
When all taquitos are placed on the cookie sheet, paint top of taquitos with olive oil.
14
Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes until edges are browned and crispy and tops are light tan.
15
Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and melt before serving.
16
Serve with salsa and plain yogurt or sour cream.

2360

kcal

Calories

Fat

390

Carbs

128

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon garlic, and, 1 teaspoon sea salt, from grinder (available at Costco), ½ tablespoon garlic powder, ½ tablespoon chili powder, and more.

Yes, Killer Chicken Lime Taquitos falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Killer Chicken Lime Taquitos

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