Welcome to another edition of delicious regional street foods from around the world! Chicken flautas have everything we want from a fast food . But we can also make them homemade, so this is going to be a fast food dish where we'll know the ingredients. Sounds great, right?
Chicken flautas are a tasty and versatile option traditionally served with side dishes like salsa, sour cream, lettuce, and cheese . As always, Mexicans know how to make simple and tasty food.
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About chicken flautas
Chicken flautas are a popular dish in Mexican cuisine characterized by their elongated shape and shredded chicken filling. These delicious flautas are made by rolling corn tortillas filled with seasoned chicken and then deep-fried until golden brown and crispy.
Getting to know chicken flautas, a Mexican delicacy
The chicken used in flautas is cooked with a blend of spices and seasonings that give it a unique and delicious flavor. The tender, juicy meat contrasts perfectly with the crispy texture of the fried tortilla.
The chicken flautas recipe is very popular in Mexican restaurants and is ideal for enjoying at parties , family gatherings, or simply as a fast food craving.
Chicken flautas and their Mexican origin
Chicken flautas, a culinary delicacy of Mexican cuisine, are known for their elongated shape and seasoned chicken filling. In Mexico, a flauta is a traditional Mexican dish that is part of the rich variety of Mexican antojitos .
The flauta gets its name from its elongated, thin shape, resembling a musical flute. This dish is made primarily from stuffed corn tortillas and is characterized by its crispy, golden exterior, achieved by frying them in hot oil.
These flautas are very popular and are commonly served with side dishes such as salsa, guacamole , cream, lettuce and cheese , which add a touch of flavor and freshness to the dish.
Cream for chicken flautas
Flauta cream is an essential accompaniment to this dish. Typically, it's sour cream or Mexican crema, served on the side or poured over the golden flautas to add creaminess and counteract the spiciness of some salsas. The cream softens the bite, balancing textures and offering a pleasant contrast.
Chicken Flautas and Tacos Dorados: Differences and Similarities
Flautas and tacos dorados are two Mexican dishes that share similarities in their appearance and preparation method, but there are key differences that set them apart.
- Shape and Size : The main difference between flautas and tacos dorados lies in their shape and size. Flautas are elongated cylinders, while tacos dorados are small rolls or curls shaped like tacos.
- Filling : Both dishes are usually filled with meat, usually chicken, beef, or pork, but flautas often include other ingredients such as cheese, potato, beans, or chili peppers, while tacos dorados usually have a simpler filling, often just meat.
- Preparation : Both dishes are prepared by frying in hot oil, which gives them their characteristic golden and crispy exterior. However, the way the ingredients are rolled is different. Flautas are rolled tightly, while tacos dorados are folded before frying, creating a more traditional taco shape.
- Sides : Flautas are typically served with a variety of sides such as salsa, sour cream, lettuce, cheese, and avocado. Tacos dorados, on the other hand, are often accompanied by simpler ingredients like onion, cilantro, and salsa.
Chicken flautas and taquitos: different but similar
The differences between chicken tacos and flautas center on several key aspects of these Mexican dishes.
First, their shape and size vary significantly . Taquitos are generally small and coiled into a cylinder, while flautas are more elongated and thinner. This difference in shape gives them a unique appearance.
Another distinction lies in their filling. Chicken taquitos are often filled with a variety of ingredients, from meat to vegetables, while flautas typically have a more specific filling, commonly shredded chicken, although they can include other ingredients such as cheese or beans.
The preparation of these dishes also differs. Both taquitos and flautas are fried in hot oil until golden brown and crispy, but taquitos are rolled more loosely, while flautas are rolled more tightly.
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Chicken Flautas Recipe
Yields : 12 flutes
Preparation time : 1 hour
Ingredients
- 12 corn tortillas
- 2 chicken breasts cooked and crumbled
- 1 small onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon of cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Frying vegetable oil
- Salsa, sour cream, grated cheese, lettuce and tomato
How to make chicken flautas
- In a large skillet, heat a little oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until golden. Add the shredded chicken and mix.
- Add the cumin, chili powder, black pepper, and salt to taste, and cook for a few minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Heat the corn tortillas on a griddle or in a frying pan for a few seconds. Place a portion of the mixture in the center of each tortilla and roll it up tightly.
- In a large skillet, heat enough vegetable oil to 350°F (180°C). Place the flautas in the oil until golden brown, crispy, and evenly fried.
- Remove from the oil and place on paper towels to remove excess fat. Serve hot with salsa, sour cream, grated cheese, lettuce and tomato, or your favorite sides.
