Flautas de Pollo (Crispy Rolled Chicken Tacos)
Corn tortillas rolled tightly around shredded chicken and fried until shatteringly crisp, then topped with lettuce, crema, queso fresco and salsa verde.
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Ingredients
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Steps
Poach the chicken
Put the chicken, onion, garlic and salt in a pot, cover with the water and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through, then let it cool slightly and shred it finely.
- 600 g chicken breast
- ½ white onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp salt
- 1.5 L water
✅ Done when: chicken is opaque throughout and reaches 74°C / 165°F
Soften the tortillas
Warm the tortillas on a hot griddle or in the microwave wrapped in a damp cloth. This keeps them pliable so they won't crack when rolled.
- 16 corn tortillas
✅ Done when: tortillas are warm and bend easily without cracking
Roll the flautas
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Fry
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Top and serve
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Poach the chicken
Put the chicken, onion, garlic and salt in a pot, cover with the water and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through, then let it cool slightly and shred it finely.
- 600 g chicken breast
- ½ white onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp salt
- 1.5 L water
✅ Done when: chicken is opaque throughout and reaches 74°C / 165°F
Soften the tortillas
Warm the tortillas on a hot griddle or in the microwave wrapped in a damp cloth. This keeps them pliable so they won't crack when rolled.
- 16 corn tortillas
✅ Done when: tortillas are warm and bend easily without cracking
Roll the flautas
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Fry
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Top and serve
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The Story Behind the Dish
Flautas, meaning 'flutes', are named for their long, thin shape. In some regions, especially when made with smaller tortillas, they're called taquitos or tacos dorados (golden tacos).
They're a classic way of using leftover meat, and are sold at fondas, markets and street stalls all over the country.
⭐ Why It's Famous
The contrast of crunchy fried tortilla with cool crema and fresh salsa is irresistible.
💡 Fun Fact
Some cooks distinguish them by tortilla: flautas use large flour or corn tortillas, while taquitos are made with small corn ones.
Central and northern Mexico
19.43°N, -99.13°W
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