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    Home » Main Dish Recipes » Chicken Recipes

    Baked Chicken Taquitos Recipe

    Published: Feb 16, 2018 by Wendy Polisi Modified: Aug 5, 2018 · 596 words. · About 3 minutes to read this article. This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own.

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    Get all of the yum, with none of the guilt with this Baked Chicken Taquitos Recipe! Baked Taquitos are elevated with a lime dipping sauce that will have the whole family coming back for more.

    Photo of prepared Baked Chicken Taquitos Recipe with one taquito facing the camera.
    I am almost embarrassed to admit this, but I've made these Baked Chicken Taquitos three times in the last ten days.

    I think it is safe to say that I officially have another food rut.

    I am pretty ok with it, because, in addition to being insanely delicious, this Baked Chicken Taquitos Recipe is surprisingly low in calories.

    Photo of three prepared Baked Taquitos on a white plate

    They've got all the crunch of the traditional fried counterparts, minus the fat.

    SCORE!

    What Do You Put On Chicken Taquitos?

    I made a delicious yogurt-based lime dipping sauce, but if you are short on time, there are a couple of other options.

    • Salsa
    • Sour Cream
    • Plain Yogurt
    • Guacamole

    Photo of three prepared Baked Chicken Taquitos with lime dipping sauce

    What Is Good To Eat with Taquitos?

    I love them served over a bed of chopped spinach with a little extra sauce drizzled on top for good measure. Romaine would be great too; we just happen to have an abundance of spinach on hand right now.

    You could also serve them with this Spanish Cauliflower Rice.

    Any way you serve them, be prepared to have them disappear. I made them for a family birthday and was sure that there were going to be leftovers the next day.

    No such luck!

     

    If You Like This Baked Chicken Taquitos Recipe, You May Also Like:

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    5 from 6 votes

    Oven Fried Taquitos with Lime Dipping Sauce

    Get all of the yum, with none of the guilt with this Baked Chicken Taquitos Recipe! Baked Taquitos are elevated with a lime dipping sauce that will have the whole family coming back for more.
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time40 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 259kcal
    Author: Wendy Polisi

    Ingredients

    • 1 medium zucchini grated
    • 2 teaspoons coconut oil
    • 1 ¼ pound chicken or tempeh pulsed in a food processor or diced very fine
    • 1 cup organic corn
    • ½ cup chicken broth
    • 3 tablespoons chili powder
    • 2 teaspoons onion powder
    • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • ¼ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 24 organic corn tortillas I use the smaller sprouted corn
    • 6 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
    • olive oil spray
    • Lime Dipping Sauce
    • ¾ cup 2% Greek Yogurt
    • 2 tablespoons lime juice
    • 2 tablespoons water
    • 1- 2 teaspoons garlic minced (to taste)
    • ½ teaspoon cumin
    • ¼ teaspoon chipotle chile powder
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 420 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray well with olive oil spray.
    • Shred zucchini using a food processor or box grater. Place a colander over a bowl and place zucchini in colander. Sprinkle well with salt and allow to sit for 10 minutes.
    • Heat coconut oil in a large skillet. Add zucchini, chicken, corn, chicken broth, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, chipotle chili powder and salt. Cook until the chicken is cooked through.
    • Working one at a time, heat tortillas in a dry skillet then spread ¼ cup of chicken mixture and top with cheese. Roll tightly into a cigar shape and place on prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining tortillas. Spray well with oill.
    • Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until crispy and brown.
    • Sauce
    • Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Refrigerate until serving.

    Notes

    Notes: If you are having a hard time with your tortillas breaking, trying increasing the heat of your skillet. I used organic sprouted corn tortillas, which are slightly smaller than regular corn tortillas. If you use regular corn tortillas you may have fewer taquitos.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 399mg | Potassium: 303mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 875IU | Vitamin C: 5.8mg | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 1.6mg

     

    If you give these baked taquitos a try, let me know what you think!

    Filed Under:

    Appetizer RecipesChicken RecipesGluten Free Recipes

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    About Wendy Polisi

    Hi, I’m Wendy! I’m a cook, 5 time cookbook author, blogger, natural health enthusiast…and most importantly a mom. My boys are 16 & 17 and my late life princess is 9.

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    1. Shannon Graham

      February 05, 2018 at 7:53 pm

      5 stars
      That lime dipping sauce really makes this recipe!

      Reply
    2. Stacie

      February 16, 2018 at 9:36 pm

      5 stars
      Those are so great! My kids are taquito fiends, so I know I'm going to have one satisfied house full of kids.

      Reply
    3. Vera Sweeney

      February 16, 2018 at 11:13 pm

      5 stars
      When we've done taquitos in the past, we usually just get the queso dip that you can buy at the store, or guacamole. I love this lime dipping sauce as an alternative!

      Reply
    4. Melissa Chapman

      February 16, 2018 at 11:27 pm

      5 stars
      That lime dipping sauce sounds yummy and unique. A dip that I'd love to try!

      Reply
    5. Theresa

      February 17, 2018 at 2:48 am

      What a delicious recipe! I like that they are baked over fried. We are trying to eat healthier and this recipe fits with the kind of meals that we need to stay on track.

      Reply
    6. Sara Welch

      February 17, 2018 at 3:36 am

      5 stars
      Wow, those are right up my alley. I used to buy them frozen all the time but making my own sounds WAY better.

      Reply
    7. Tonia

      February 17, 2018 at 3:51 am

      These would really be a hit in my house. They look so delicious.

      Reply
    8. Sheila

      February 17, 2018 at 10:49 am

      Dropping by to say thank you for sharing this recipe. It's official it's our favorite. Been making this recipe everyday since the 15th. To be exact, I made this twice. It is so delicious. The lime dipping sauce was just perfect.

      Reply
    9. Joyce Brewer

      February 17, 2018 at 6:45 pm

      Taquitos are the best. I love the crunch and flavor. I never thought of using lime for a dipping sauce.

      Reply
    10. Dogvills

      February 18, 2018 at 6:58 am

      I believe there is no such thing as too many new recipes. I like the variety and my family loves it too. I always want to serve them something new once in a while and I think your Chicken Taquitos recipe is perfect!

      Reply
    11. Annemarie LeBlanc

      February 18, 2018 at 7:35 am

      5 stars
      The lime dipping sauce is the perfect match for these taquitos! I love Mexican inspired recipes. So delicious and healthy!

      Reply
    12. Karly

      February 18, 2018 at 4:03 pm

      My kids would love these! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    13. Agness of Run Agness Run

      February 19, 2018 at 2:47 pm

      These chicken taquitos seem delightful and it's obvious why you make them so often, Wendy. My mouth is watering just from seeing your pictures and thus, this is a must try recipe!

      Reply

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