Keto Crispy Chicken Taquitos
Indulge in the irresistible crunch of Keto Crispy Chicken Taquitos, a low-carb twist on a Tex-Mex favorite! These golden, handheld delights are packed with a creamy, flavorful filling of shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and a hint of jalapeño for subtle heat. Enhanced with aromatic spices like cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder, these taquitos are wrapped in low-carb tortillas and pan-fried to crispy perfection before a quick bake to seal in their deliciousness. Ready in just 30 minutes, these keto-friendly taquitos are perfect for weeknight dinners, game-day snacks, or party appetizers. Serve them with sour cream and salsa for a crowd-pleasing dish everyone will love while staying on track with your low-carb lifestyle!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 medium jalapeño, finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 8 low-carb tortilla wraps
- 2 tbsp coconut oil or avocado oil
- sour cream for serving (optional)
- salsa for serving (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, jalapeño, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
Place a tortilla wrap on a flat surface and spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto the lower third of the tortilla.
Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling to form a taquito and secure it with a toothpick if necessary.
Repeat the filling and rolling process with the remaining tortillas and chicken mixture.
In a large skillet, heat the coconut or avocado oil over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is hot, carefully add the taquitos to the skillet seam side down and fry them until golden and crispy, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
Transfer the browned taquitos to the prepared baking sheet and remove any toothpicks.
Bake in the preheated oven for an additional 5 minutes to ensure the filling is hot and the taquitos are fully crispy.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a couple of minutes before serving.
Serve with sour cream and salsa on the side, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2556 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 151.0 g | 194% | |
| Saturated Fat | 88.1 g | 440% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 667 mg | 222% | |
| Sodium | 4498 mg | 196% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.2 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.3 g | 98% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.7 g | ||
| Protein | 227.3 g | 455% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1474 mg | 113% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 2143 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
