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Crispy Chicken Tinga Taquitos with Lime Avocado Crema

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Crispy taquitos filled with smoky chicken tinga and served with a creamy, zesty lime avocado crema. A bold and satisfying dish with the perfect balance of crunch, heat, and freshness.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup tomatoes or canned crushed tomatoes
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 10–12 corn or small flour tortillas
  • Oil for frying or brushing
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Water as needed for thinning

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the sliced onion until softened.
  2. Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
  3. Stir in tomatoes, chipotle peppers, chicken broth, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened.
  4. Add shredded chicken and stir to coat. Simmer for a few minutes, then remove from heat.
  5. In a blender, combine avocado, sour cream or Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth, adding water as needed.
  6. Warm tortillas until flexible.
  7. Spoon chicken mixture onto each tortilla and roll tightly into taquitos.
  8. Heat oil in a skillet or preheat oven or air fryer.
  9. Fry taquitos until crispy and golden, or bake/air fry until crisp.
  10. Drain on paper towels if fried.
  11. Serve hot with lime avocado crema on the side or drizzled over.

Notes

  • Rotisserie chicken works well for convenience.
  • Adjust chipotle peppers for desired spice level.
  • Bake or air fry for a lighter version.
  • Add cheese inside taquitos for extra richness.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat in oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.

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