Killer Chicken Lime Taquitos Recipe

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Killer Chicken Lime Taquitos
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Directions:

  1. Combine first 5 ingredients for marinade.
  2. Marinate chicken for 1.5 hours.
  3. Remove chicken from marinade and bake chicken uncovered at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.
  4. When done, remove from baking sheet and chop into big chunks.
  5. Place chicken, lime juice, garlic, red pepper, and chopped onion in food processor.
  6. Blend into a paste.
  7. Pour chicken paste into a bowl and mix with shredded cheese.
  8. Take tortillas and chop off approximately 1/5 tortilla on one side to form a straight edge.
  9. Spoon approximately 2 oz. mix onto tortilla near straight edge and roll up.
  10. Place on foil lined cookie sheet. Repeat with other tortillas and rest of mix.
  11. When all taquitos are placed on the cookie sheet, paint top of taquitos with olive oil.
  12. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes until edges are browned and crispy and tops are light tan.
  13. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and melt before serving.
  14. Serve with salsa and plain yogurt or sour cream.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 543.53 Kcal (2276 kJ)
Calories from fat 248.6 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.62g 42%
Cholesterol 52.98mg 18%
Sodium 1097.62mg 46%
Potassium 358.76mg 8%
Total Carbs 51.11g 17%
Sugars 1.64g 7%
Dietary Fiber 3.6g 14%
Protein 23.67g 47%
Vitamin C 13.9mg 23%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 3mg 16%
Calcium 186.7mg 19%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 256.71 Kcal (1075 kJ)
Calories from fat 117.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.05g 42%
Cholesterol 25.02mg 18%
Sodium 518.41mg 46%
Potassium 169.44mg 8%
Total Carbs 24.14g 17%
Sugars 0.77g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g 14%
Protein 11.18g 47%
Vitamin C 6.6mg 23%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 6%
Iron 1.4mg 16%
Calcium 88.2mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.5
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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