Chicken Taquitos - Rolled Tacos

My taquitos recipe starts with seasoned shredded chicken and cheese and makes 20 crispy rolled tacos in 30 minutes! Best app or game day grub!

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Ingredients
3 cups cooked chicken, shredded (See Note 1)
1/2 teaspoon ground ancho chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice (half a lime)
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (See Note 2)
20 corn tortillas
2 cups vegetable oil

Serving
Shredded iceberg lettuce, Mexican crema, pico de gallo, guacamole, salsa of choice.

Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken with the spices and fresh lime juice. Stir until chicken is well coated.

Wrap the tortillas in a tortilla warmer or damp paper towel. Heat them in the microwave for 60-90 seconds.

Working with one at a time (keeping others warm), take a warmed tortilla and place on a clean surface. Take a heaping spoonful of the chicken (about the same size as your index finger) and place on tortilla. Top with some cheese. Roll up tightly and secure seam with toothpick. Place on a tray and repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.

Pour oil in deep skillet and heat to 350°F. Prepare a baking tray with wire rack or line a plate with paper towels. Set aside.

Cook in batches of 5 (to not drop the temperature and easily turn taquitos), fry 1-2 minutes until golden brown, turning to get both sides. Transfer to tray or plate. Repeat with remaining.

Remove toothpicks before serving. I top mine with shredded lettuce, Mexican crema, pico de gallo and crumbled cotija cheese.

Notes
1. To save time, I like to use rotisserie chicken for this, but if I make my Instant Pot Mexican Chicken, its perfect for these as well. Make a lot and freeze for later use.
2. Feel free to use pepper jack, or Monterey jack cheese.

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Made these and they are very good. Thanks!