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Honey Buffalo Chicken Taquitos

These Honey Buffalo Chicken Taquitos are a flavor-packed delight! Crispy tortillas filled with tender chicken and a sweet-spicy kick will impress everyone.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Taquitos:
  • 2.5 pounds chicken breasts (thawed)
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (or more to taste)
  • 12 pieces flour tortillas (recommended: Land tortillas)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 8 oz. cream cheese (cubed)
  • 3-4 tablespoons hot sauce (recommended: Frank’s Original)
  • 0.25 cup honey
  • 0.25 cup apricot preserves
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Meat thermometer
  • Baking sheet
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Foil

Method
 

Cooking Instructions:
  1. Step 1: Cook the Chicken
    Start by cooking the chicken breasts. Place them in a skillet over medium heat, and add enough water to cover the chicken. Bring it to a simmer and cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, about 15-20 minutes. Once cooked, remove from heat and let it rest before shredding.
  2. Step 2: Prepare the Filling
    In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cubed cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, hot sauce, honey, apricot preserves, brown sugar, soy sauce, and all of the spices. Mix until everything is well incorporated. If you prefer a little more heat, feel free to add extra hot sauce to taste!
  3. Step 3: Thicken the Mixture
    Sprinkle the cornstarch over the filling and mix well. This will help bind the filling together and prevent it from becoming too runny once it’s wrapped in the tortillas.
  4. Step 4: Assemble the Taquitos
    Preheat your oven to 400°F. Take a tortilla and spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken filling onto the lower third of the tortilla. Roll it up tightly, tucking in the sides as you go. Place seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
  5. Step 5: Bake the Taquitos
    Once all the taquitos are assembled, brush the tops lightly with oil for extra crispiness. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
  6. Step 6: Serve and Enjoy
    Once baked, let the taquitos cool for a few minutes before serving. These are delicious on their own, but can be paired with ranch dressing, blue cheese dip, or guacamole for an extra flavor boost!

Notes

  • Don’t overfill the tortillas to avoid tearing.
  • Cool the chicken completely before mixing with cream cheese.
  • Let the taquitos cool slightly after baking to set the filling.