These are a perfect little snack, appetizer or even dinner! I used leftover BBQ chicken or grilled chicken but rotisserie chicken or any type of leftover cooked chicken works perfectly in this recipe!
Taquitos are often fried but baking them crispy in the oven is super easy and they turn out great! When using corn tortillas you have to be careful to keep them moist because they crack easily. I microwave them with damp paper towels and only remove the ones I am working with while keeping the others covered.
Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Taquitos
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chopped chicken
- 2 tablespoons finely diced onion
- ⅓ cup barbecue sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 10 small corn tortillas 6-inch size
- cooking spray or olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a small bowl, combine chicken, onion and barbecue sauce.
- Place a damp paper towel on a plate and top with 5 of the tortillas. Top with a second damp paper towel and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Microwave about 30 seconds or until soft and pliable.
- Lay out one of the tortillas keeping the remainder covered. Place about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture and 2 tablespoons of cheese.
- Roll tightly and seal with a toothpick. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Spray each tortilla with cooking spray (or lightly brush with olive oil). Place seam side down on a parchment paper covered pan and bake 15-18 minutes or until crispy.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Appetizer
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Is the onion raw or cooked? Thanks
I enjoy them with raw onions but you can sauté the onions before adding them to the chicken mixture as well!
Can these be made ahead and freeze them for a later meal or snack?
Yes, these will freeze well Patty. I hope you enjoy them!
How many servings does this recipe make? I’d need to make at 16.
Hi Jojo, this recipe will serve approximately 5 people with 2 taquitos each. Enjoy!