Southwest Chicken Taquitos Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 chicken breasts
1/2 can black beans
1/2 can corn
2 tbsp. cumin (plus a couple of shakes)
1 tsp garlic salt (plus a couple of shakes)
dash black pepper
12 corn tortillas
1-2 cups vegetable or canola oil
1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or pepperjack cheese

Directions:

Sprinkle chicken breast with black pepper, cumin, and garlic salt
Brown chicken
Chop chicken into small pieces
Combine beans, corn, chicken, cilantro, and the measured spices in a bowl.
Heat oil on Med. High in a deep pan.
Heat corn tortillas in the microwave with a wet paper towel wrapped around them about 45 seconds or until soft and easy to roll.
Scoop equal amounts of chicken mixture into each tortilla, top with cheese.
Roll tortillas tightly and place in oil, seam side down.
Fry about 1 minute and turn over with tongs, fry other side about 1 more minute.
Place on a pile of paper towels and soak up the oil.
Serve with salsa or guacamole for dipping.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	349.06 Kcal (1461 kJ)
Calories from fat	129.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.44g	22%
Cholesterol	36.7mg	12%
Sodium	725.26mg	30%
Potassium	419.47mg	9%
Total Carbs	42.44g	14%
Sugars	2.19g	9%
Dietary Fiber	7.78g	31%
Protein	16.15g	32%
Vitamin C	8.5mg	14%
Iron	3.3mg	18%
Calcium	322.4mg	32%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	161.99 Kcal (678 kJ)
Calories from fat	60.29 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.7g	22%
Cholesterol	17.03mg	12%
Sodium	336.56mg	30%
Potassium	194.66mg	9%
Total Carbs	19.7g	14%
Sugars	1.01g	9%
Dietary Fiber	3.61g	31%
Protein	7.49g	32%
Vitamin C	3.9mg	14%
Iron	1.5mg	18%
Calcium	149.6mg	32%

* 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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savory
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