Ingredients:

For the taquitos:

1 lb chicken breast (cooked and shredded)

12 small corn tortillas

1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)

Salt, to taste

1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)

Sour cream (optional)

For the green sauce:

5-6 medium tomatillos, husked

2 jalapeños (or to taste)

1/2 onion

1 clove garlic

1/4 cup fresh cilantro

1 cup water

Salt to taste

1 tbsp olive oil

For topping:

1/2 cup shredded lettuce

1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco (Mexican cheese)

Additional sour cream (optional)

Directions:

Prepare the green sauce:

In a medium saucepan, bring the tomatillos, jalapeños, onion, and garlic to a boil in 1 cup of water. Cook for about 10 minutes, until the tomatillos soften.

Transfer the ingredients into a blender along with cilantro and blend until smooth. Add salt to taste. If the sauce is too thick, add a little more water to reach your desired consistency.

Prepare the chicken filling:

In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with a little bit of the green sauce to add flavor. If desired, add some shredded cheese to the chicken for extra richness.

Assemble and fry the taquitos:

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Warm the tortillas in a pan for about 10-15 seconds per side so they are more pliable.

Spoon the chicken mixture along the center of each tortilla, then roll tightly into a cylinder (taquito or flauta shape).

Carefully place the rolled taquitos into the hot oil, frying them in batches until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Serve:

Place the fried taquitos on a serving plate.

Pour the green sauce generously over the taquitos.

Top with shredded lettuce, crumbled queso fresco, and a drizzle of sour cream, if desired.

1. Enjoy your delicious homemade Mexican chicken taquitos in green sauce!