Chicken Taquitos Recipe - A Classic Mexican Appetizer

Step 1: To begin making the Chicken Taquitos Recipe, we will first make the tomato salsa

Step 2: To make the tomato salsa We will first cook the tomatoes in a pressure cooker

Step 3: Add half the tomatoes and place it in the pressure cooker along with 2 tablespoons of water

Step 4: Allow it to pressure cook for 2 whistles

Step 5: After 2 whistles, turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally

Step 6: Once the pressure releases, open the cooker, drain out the excess water and allow the tomatoes to cool completely

Step 7: Once the tomatoes are cooled, peel the skin off the tomatoes and chop them fine

Step 8: Place the chopped tomatoes in a mixing bowl

Step 9: Add the onions, green chillies, salt, sugar, cumin powder, Tabasco sauce, tomato puree and coriander leaves

Step 10: Mix the tomato Salsa well to combine

Step 11: Check the taste and keep the Mexican salsa aside

Step 12: To make the Chicken Taquito FillingHeat a skillet with oil, on medium heat, add the garlic and saute till it releases flavours for a few second

Step 13: Add the chicken, 3 tablespoons of the freshly made tomato salsa, mix well and allow the chicken to cook until it is tender and just about done

Step 14: This will take about 3 to 5 minutes

Step 15: Once done, add salt and taco seasoning and continue to cook for about two more minutes, until the chicken is well cooked

Step 16: Transfer Chicken Taquito Filling to a bowl and set aside

Step 17: To make the corn tortillasIn a medium bowl, mix together the maize flour, all purpose flour, salt and mix well

Step 18: Make a smooth firm dough using the required amount of water

Step 19: Knead for a good 5 minutes until the dough is smooth

Step 20: Place the dough in a bowl, cover with a tight fitting lid or a plastic wrap and allow it to rest for half an hour

Step 21: Preheat a cast iron skillet or or a heavy bottomed skillet

Step 22: Divide dough into 6 to 8 to equal size balls

Step 23: Using a rolling pin, dust the dough portions on flour and roll out into a 6 inch diameter circle

Step 24: Place the rolled out tortillas on to the preheated skillet and allow to cook for approximately 30 seconds

Step 25: Flip over to the other side and cook the tortillas

Step 26: To assemble the Chicken TaquitosPreheat an oven to 200 degree Celsius

Step 27: Place a tortilla on the working counter, smear some tomato salsa on it, place the chicken filling in the center, top with some grated cheese, sprinkle some taco seasoning and close the tortilla like a rolling, fastening it with toothpicks to hold the chicken taquito

Step 28: This way assemble the rest of the Chicken Taquitos and place them on a baking tray

Step 29: Flash bake the Chicken Taquitos in the oven for a good 15-20 minutes, until the tortillas are nice and crisp

Step 30: Once done, remove from the oven and serve hot immediately

Step 31: Serve the Chicken Taquitos as a starter/ party appetizer over along with Mexican Vegetarian Bean & Cheese Enchiladas as a main course and a Rich Dark Chocolate Mousse for dessert to make your party a complete hit with family and friends