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Tavuklu Fajita
Easy 50 min~360 kcal 8/10
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Flautas
Warm corn tortillas wrap shredded chicken and cheese, then fry into crisp Mexican rolls with crema and salsa.
Medium⏱️ 45 min📖 1 min readServes 4~445 kcal🇲🇽 Mexican🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 20 min cook
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Timeline
Total 45 min- Prep25 min
- Cooking20 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the filling
- 2 Chicken breasts
- 1 Onion
- 2 clove Garlic
- 120 g Queso fresco or white cheese
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Cumin
For wrapping
- 12 Corn tortillas
General
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Salt
For frying
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Vegetable oil
For serving
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Cream
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Lettuce
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Salsa
- 1 Lime
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Instructions
- 1
Boil the chicken breasts with the onion, garlic, and salt for 18 minutes.
18 min18:00 - 2
Shred the chicken and mix it with the cumin and crumbled cheese.
- 3
Warm the tortillas in a pan for 30 seconds to make them flexible.
30 sec00:30 - 4
Place the chicken filling on each tortilla and roll it tightly.
- 5
Heat the oil and fry the flautas seam side down for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 6
Drain the excess oil on paper towels.
- 7
Serve immediately with cream, salsa, lettuce, and lime.
💡 Tip: Warming the tortillas briefly keeps them from cracking while you roll them.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve crisp with cream, salsa, lime, lettuce, and queso fresco.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~445
kcal calories
28
g protein
38
g carbs
21
g fat
Protein 25%Carbs 34%Fat 41%
GI 26 · Low GIGL 10 · Low GL
4.5g
Sugar
8g
Fiber
673.1mg
Sodium
16.6g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
8/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Flautas make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Flautas take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 20 minutes; 45 minutes in total.Is Flautas difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Flautas have?
Approximately 445 kcal per serving. Protein: 28g, carbs: 38g, fat: 21g.Which allergens does Flautas contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Flautas belong to?
This recipe belongs to Mexican cuisine.How many ingredients does Flautas need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.Is Flautas filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 8/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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