Taquitos Ranch Chicken Recipes

Steps:

• Add enough oil to a heavy bottom straight-sided pan to come 2 inches up the sides. Heat over medium heat to 350 degrees F on a deep-fry thermometer.
• Meanwhile, mix together the chicken, Cheddar, 1/2 cup salsa and the cumin in a medium bowl. Spoon about a 1/4 cup of the mixture into the center of each tortilla. Roll the tortillas tightly around the filling and secure with a toothpick.
• Working in batches of 2 or 3 at a time, place the taquitos in the hot oil and fry, flipping as needed to brown evenly, until crispy and golden brown, about 3 minutes. Using tongs, remove the taquitos to a paper-towel lined plate to drain. Continue with the remaining taquitos. Serve alongside salsa and sour cream for dipping, if desired.

Steps:

• For the chicken: Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken until browned well, 1 to 2 minutes per side; set aside. Add the garlic and onions to the skillet and cook briefly. Add the chile powder, cumin, salt, tomato sauce, 2/3 cup water and the seared chicken back to the skillet. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook until the sauce has reduced by about half, 12 to 15 minutes.
• For the sour cream ranch dip: Meanwhile, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, milk, cilantro, dill, chile powder, garlic, hot sauce and salt in a mixing bowl until smooth. Cover and place in the refrigerator to chill until ready to serve.
• Once the sauce for the chicken is reduced, remove the chicken to a cutting board with a slotted spoon. Using 2 forks, shred the chicken, then return it to the skillet and toss to coat thoroughly. Stir in the lime juice and adjust the seasoning as needed. Set aside and allow to cool slightly, 10 to 12 minutes.
• For the taquitos: Fill a large Dutch oven halfway with vegetable oil and heat to 375 degrees F.
• Mix the cooled chicken with the Colby jack cheese. Divide the mixture among the tortillas, then roll the tortillas tightly, securing them with a toothpick.
• Add the taquitos to the hot oil in batches of 8 to 10 and fry until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per batch. Remove the taquitos to a paper towel-lined plate and repeat with the remaining taquitos. Remove the toothpicks and serve alongside the sour cream ranch dip.

Steps:

• Heat the vegetable oil in a large, high-walled skillet over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (180°C).
• In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, diced celery, Frank's® RedHot® Buffalo 'N Ranch Thick Sauce, cream cheese, and salt until fully combined.
• In a small bowl, mix together the flour and water to create a paste.
• Stack the tortillas on a plate, cover with a damp paper towel, and microwave for 1 minute, until softened and warmed through.
• Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto the lower third of a tortilla, then tightly roll up the tortilla, brushing a bit of flour paste on the edge of the tortilla to seal together. Place seam-side down on a baking sheet and repeat with the remaining ingredients.
• Add 3-4 of the rolled taquitos at a time to the hot oil, seam-side down, and fry, turning halfway through, for 4 minutes, or until golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
• Serve with more Frank's® RedHot® Buffalo 'N Ranch Thick Sauce for dipping.
• Enjoy!