Description
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Crispy and flavorful taquitos made with shredded chicken, bell pepper, red onion, and a blend of spices, all wrapped in cassava flour tortillas. Perfect for a gluten-free snack or meal!
Ingredients
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8 cassava flour tortillas (brands like Siete Foods or Rise & Puff recommended)
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Filling:
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2 cups shredded chicken
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½ cup diced bell pepper
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⅓ cup diced red onion
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¼ cup mayonnaise (Primal Kitchen avocado oil mayo suggested)
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3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
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2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, diced bell pepper, diced red onion, mayonnaise, lime juice, chopped cilantro, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt. Mix well.
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Warm the cassava flour tortillas in a skillet over medium heat for about 10-15 seconds per side to make them pliable.
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Place a spoonful of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla and roll tightly.
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Place the rolled taquitos seam-side down on a baking sheet.
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Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the taquitos are golden brown and crispy.
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Serve with your favorite dipping sauces like salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute the mayonnaise with a dairy-free alternative.
To prevent the tortillas from cracking, warm them before rolling.
These taquitos can be frozen before baking. To bake from frozen, add 5-10 minutes to the original baking time
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: gluten-free, chicken taquitos, cassava flour, baked taquitos, Mexican appetizer