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Chilli Lime Chicken Taquitos (With Cilantro Yogurt Dip)

If you are feeding a crowd or looking for a party appetizer then these chilli lime chicken taquitos will do the trick! These taquitos are easy to put together and are baked in the oven to this recipe even easier! These taquitos are made with white tortillas, Monterey Jack cheese and seasoned chilli lime chicken. The are crispy on the outside and cheesy and tasty on the inside. To make these taquitos even better they are served with cilantro lime dip that is tangy and creamy making it the perfect accompaniment to these warm and delicious taquitos. Serve these for a party appetizer such as the Super Bowl or as a dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Appetizers
Cuisine American, Latino
Servings 20 Taquitos
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Chicken Thighs
  • 2 Chicken Breasts
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 Tsp Chilli Powder
  • 1 Tsp Cumin
  • 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 Garlic Powder
  • 1 Onion Powder
  • 1 Tsp Oregano
  • 1 Tsp Cayenne
  • 1 Lime, zested
  • 2 Limes, juiced
  • 1/4 Cup Neutral Oil
  • 20, 10u0022 White Flour Tortilla Wraps
  • 1/4 Cup Neutral Oil
  • 400g Monterey Jack, shredded
  • Cilantro, to garnish
  • Limes, to garnish

Cilantro Yogurt Dip

  • 1 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1 Handful Cilantro
  • 3 Garlic Cloves
  • 1/2 Lime, zested
  • 1 Lime, juiced
  • 1 Tsp Oil
  • 1 Tsp Honey
  • Pinch of Salt u0026 Black Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Start by mixing together all the spices to coat the chicken. Sprinkle the seasoning on the chicken and massage it in.
  • In a heavy bottom skilled such as a cast iron skillet, add 1/4 cup oil on medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the chicken skin side down. Cook the chicken until the internal temperature reaches 165 F. Flip the chicken half way through cooking, one flipped add lime zest and lime juice. Once the chicken is cooked remove from the skillet and set aside.
  • Peel and de-bone the chicken and chop into small pieces. At this point, preheat the oven to 380 degrees F. Take a tortilla and 1-2 tablespoons of the chopped chicken and 1-2 tablespoons of Monterey Jack shredded cheese. Roll the tortilla up tightly and place seam side down. Repeat with the rest of the tortilla wraps.
  • Brush oil on the bottom of 2 baking trays, place the taquitos on the baking trays seam side down, leaving a little bit of space in between each taquito. Use a brush to brush oil on top and sides of each taquito. Place in the oven for about 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  • While the taquitos are cooking, make the cilantro yogurt dip. Add yogurt, garlic cloves, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, honey, oil and salt and pepper to a blender. Blend until smooth, pour the dip into a serving bowl.
  • Place the taquitos on a serving plate with the cilantro yogurt dip on the side. Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro. Enjoy! :)

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Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal
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