Authentic Mexican Chicken Flautas

Ingredients

• Cilantro (1 bunch, finely chopped)
• Salsa (1 cup)
• Sour Cream (1/2 cup)
• Shredded Cheese (1 cup)
• Black Pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
• Salt (1 teaspoon)
• Chili Powder (1 tablespoon)
• Cumin (1 teaspoon)
• Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
• Onion (1, finely chopped)
• Vegetable Oil (1/2 cup for frying)
• Flour Tortillas (12 (6-inch size))
• Cooked Chicken (2 cups, shredded)

Instructions

1. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the onion becomes translucent, this should take about 5 minutes.
3. To the skillet, add the shredded chicken, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together and let it cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the chicken to absorb the flavors.
4. Warm the flour tortillas in the microwave for about 10 seconds until they become pliable. This will prevent them from breaking as you roll them.
5. Place a spoonful of the flavorful chicken mixture onto each tortilla. Roll them tightly into a flute shape, ensuring the filling is secure inside.
6. Add more oil to the skillet if needed, then place the rolled flautas seam-side down. Cook each side until they are golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
7. Remove the crispy flautas from the skillet and drain excess oil on a paper towel-lined plate.
8. Serve your authentic Mexican Flautas topped with a sprinkle of shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream, some zesty salsa, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. Enjoy!